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    ComFish Alaska

    Alaska Sea Grant was at last month's ComFish event in Kodiak. Find out what we were up to, and see photos of the action. 📸

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

Fellowship spotlight: Kyle Kolda

July 23, 2026

Kyle Kolda is an Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow working with Alaska Sea Grant’s communications team. Kyle helps share the work behind Alaska’s marine science by creating videos, writing research stories and highlighting the people and communities working to better understand and steward Alaska’s coastal ecosystems. Hear from Kyle in this video short.

A Seward sojourn for new fellows

July 16, 2026

Alaska Sea Grant’s 2026 cohort of Community-Engaged Fellows kicked off their summer fellowships in memorable fashion with a three-day retreat in Seward. Four of the six fellows attended the June…

From fungi to foam

July 14, 2026

An innovative alternative to Styrofoam might be growing in your backyard.  A team led by University of Alaska Anchorage researcher Philippe Amstislavski is exploring how mycelium, the root structure of…

Enhancing safety culture in mariculture

July 10, 2026

There will likely never be a reality show called “Deadliest Kelp.”  But even if mariculture in Alaska doesn’t have the same dangerous reputation as commercial fishing, it’s still a hazardous…

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