Salmon fishing closure

Salmon is the next resource that is about to skyrocket in price. On Thursday, the National Marine Fisheries Service imposed an emergency closure on nearly all salmon fishing on the west coast. Over the past few years, salmon populations have declined sharply; and last year, only about 1/3 of salmon returned to California rivers to spawn. The decrease is thought to be due to changing environmental conditions, as well as hungry sea lions.

In California alone, recreational fishing is worth about $4 billion each year. While California's economy might suffer most, impacts will be felt nationwide for salmon-eaters. While Alaska's salmon population seems to be doing well, we will still see the price increases at the supermarket.