• Four people sitting on a stage for a panel. One man holding a microphone.

    2026 Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium

    Coming to Kodiak, May 5–8.

Enhancing the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska's marine and freshwater resources through research, outreach, and education

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Research

We are charged by Congress to conduct scientific research that enhances the wise use and conservation of our coastal and marine resources.

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Marine Advisory Program

Our outreach and technical assistance programs help Alaskans wisely use, conserve, and enjoy Alaska's marine and coastal resources.

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Education

Resources and professional development for K–12 educators. Public education and training in coastal communities. Student awards and fellowships.

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Upcoming Events, Classes, and Trainings

Alaska Sea Grant News

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Kodiak fishermen brought their A-game to the city harbor last month for a timed skills competition.  A dozen local fishers took part in the friendly contest, organized by Alaska Sea…

Old Harbor studies the old ways

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Old Harbor is turning to its past to plot out its future. With support from Alaska Sea Grant, a group of researchers are partnering with the Alutiiq Tribe of Old…

Petersburg plans for landslides

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You can’t do much to stop a landslide. But in Petersburg, an Alaska Sea Grant-supported effort will help residents better understand which areas are most at risk. “We’ve seen a…

Fishing up marine debris with the Fosses

April 14, 2026

In a typical summer, Sitka fisherman Jacquie Foss and her family travel hundreds of miles around Southeast Alaska, averaging only eight miles an hour. While their profession affords them countless…

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