Enhancing the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska's marine and freshwater resources through research, outreach, and education
Research
We are charged by Congress to conduct scientific research that enhances the wise use and conservation of our coastal and marine resources.
Marine Advisory
Our outreach and technical assistance programs help Alaskans wisely use, conserve, and enjoy Alaska's marine and coastal resources.
Education
Resources and professional development for K–12 educators. Public education and training in coastal communities. College student awards and fellowships.
Thrilled to see the Alaska Young Fishermen's Development Act signed into law this week! https://alaskaseagrant.org/2021/01/08/new-law-supports-training-for-young-fishermen/
The Alaska Sea Grant bookstore has many publications about Alaska's seas and coasts that would make great gifts. We will be closed Dec. 19–Jan. 3, for the holiday season, so place your order before 12/16, to get your physical copies before the holidays. http://ow.ly/NR7Q50CLB5a
The 2021 Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship application is open until February 1, 2021. https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship
Size of Alaska’s Western Aleutian Island Passes Larger than Previously Thought.
Fresh, warmer Gulf of Alaska water moves through passes into the Bering Sea influencing fisheries, global ocean circulation patterns, and sea ice melt.
http://go.usa.gov/xAc7s
#AlaskaFisheries
Our #mariculture experts are seeking stakeholder input, pro or con, on the potential for Alaska to be included in a federal "Aquaculture Opportunity Area" program. It's a very short survey, but we need your input by Dec 14th.
Do you have opinions about developing shellfish or seaweed #mariculture in Alaska? Learn more about national Aquaculture Opportunity Areas and take our brief survey by Dec. 14 to share your views: https://alaskaseagrant.org/2020/12/10/seeking-input-on-aquaculture-opportunity-area-designations/
.@AlaskaSeaGrant’s Adapt Alaska is helping residents and communities build #resilience to effects of a changing climate. The tool explores expected changes, assesses vulnerability and provides resources for making a plan and reducing risk. Check it out: http://adaptalaska.org.
Do you have opinions about developing shellfish or seaweed #mariculture in Alaska? Learn more about national Aquaculture Opportunity Areas and take our brief survey by Dec. 14 to share your views: https://alaskaseagrant.org/2020/12/10/seeking-input-on-aquaculture-opportunity-area-designations/
We're thinking of everyone in SE Alaska! This week, extreme weather has caused damage across the area. This handbook provides best practices for preparing your home, preparing for evacuations, and what to expect when you return home. Stay safe!!🌧💨 https://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/MAB-79.html
Our thoughts are with the community of Haines. http://ow.ly/66MX50CC5ON
Interested in Alaska #aquaculture? Join us this Wednesday at 4pm to learn about and provide input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska, directing resources for streamlining development in promising locations. https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/alaska-aquaculture-opportunity-areas-information-session/
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Alaska Sea Grant News
The “Young Fishermen’s Development Act” was signed into law on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The goal of the act is to “preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen.” The bill received bipartisan support and was championed by Reps. Young (AK), Moulton (MA),…
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Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Alaska Sea Grant is soliciting applications for the 2021 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program. The program provides a unique educational opportunity for graduate students who are interested in science or policy that affects Alaska’s marine and coastal resources. The 12-month paid state fellowship program matches highly motivated and qualified…
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2020 marks Alaska Sea Grant’s 50th year. Over the last five decades, the program’s research, education, and outreach activities have had countless positive impacts on Alaska’s coastal communities, ecosystems, and economies. Alaska Sea Grant’s initial research in 1970 included studies of pinnipeds of the Bering and Chukchi Seas, and the uses of seafood waste. Since then,…
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Alaska Sea Grant welcomes Anne Gore as our new communications lead. She is based in Anchorage and will oversee Alaska Sea Grant’s communications efforts and media relations. Gore holds a bachelor’s degree in government and environmental studies from Dartmouth College and a master’s in natural resource policy and behavior from the University of Michigan’s School…
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