On the day before Walmart executives are expected to meet with Alaska seafood officials, some fishermen are planning a protest in front of the company’s biggest store in Anchorage to urge the mega corporation to reverse its rejection of Alaska wild-caught salmon. The company announced earlier this year that it would not source seafood unless it had the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) stamp of approval. Alaska salmon does not carry that endorsement.
Members of Prince William Sound Fishermen, the Northwest Alaska Seiners Association and Cordova District Fishermen United plan to march on the Walmart behind the Dimond Mall at 10 Wednesday morning.
John Renner is the vice president of Cordova District Fishermen United, one of the organizers of the protest.
