Fish Factor: Pacific cod rebound; Trade troubles; Seafood donations By Dec. 21, 2020 13:51 GMT Undercurrent News is now featuring 'Fish Factor', a weekly column featuring the reporting and perspective of Alaska seafood journalist Laine Welch Coastal communities in the US state of Alaska will get a bit of an economic boost in 2021 from increased catches of Pacific cod. The stock, which crashed after a multi-year heat wave starting in 2014 wiped out several year classes, appears to be rebounding throughout the Gulf of Alaska [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account.