date:Mar 04, 2013
The closure, although temporary, is a blow to the struggling fishing industry in the western Aleutians.
Icicle didnt respond to multiple interview requests, but the companys plant manager told the Adak city council last month that the plant wouldnt be operating because generating power is too expensive during the slower fishing months.
Thats disappointing news for Pat Davis. He owns the 48-foot F/V Cascade, and fishes for halibut and black cod near Adak. He says being able to deliver to the Ic