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.
We're excited for the Alaska Marine Science Symposium #AMSS2022 taking place Jan 24–27 and hosted by @NPRBscience. Alaska Sea Grant's Gay Sheffield will give a keynote address about the Bering Strait region. https://alaskamarinescience.org/home
Join Alaska Sea Grant Jan. 14 from 3-4pm AK Time for a free webinar about our graduate student fellowships. You'll hear from current fellows, and we'll answer all your questions! http://ow.ly/cU8V50Hu2Hz
Join us Jan. 14 from 3-4pm AK Time for a webinar about graduate student fellowships offered by Alaska Sea Grant. https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/sea-grant-fellowship-opportunities-and-experiences/
How clean is your Alaska harbor? Take this quick survey to let us know your thoughts on how to keep your local harbo clean. http://ow.ly/9mm150Hp9ib
New from our bookstore. The Seaweed Handling and Processing Guidelines for Alaska is designed to help you better understand what’s involved as you decide whether to enter the seaweed processing industry. Download your free copy today. 🌱 http://ow.ly/Tie950HgOwe
Alaska Sea Grant's Gay Sheffield, and Bering Strait stakeholders, contributed to the 2021 @NOAA #ArcticReportCard, with an article highlighting concerns about marine debris.http://ow.ly/nzMJ50HbO6z
JUST IN: NOAA’s 16th annual #ArcticReportCard finds #ClimateChange is transforming the Arctic region into a ‘dramatically different state.’ See our news release at: https://bit.ly/2021ArcticReportCard @NOAAResearch
Call for applications (deadline Feb 11, 2022). The Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship program offers graduate students a 12-month paid fellowship in marine science and policy. Learn more and apply: http://ow.ly/FH9F50H8vA8
From our colleagues @NOAAFisheriesAK, some cool Beluga science. http://ow.ly/Z0r750H6xAQ
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Alaska Sea Grant News
Ashley Bolwerk contributed to this story Alaska has only one species of abalone, which goes by many names: Northern abalone, Pinto abalone, Gunxaa, and Gúlaa. Abalone are relatives of snails and limpets, and they eat kelp and other seaweeds. They are found in limited areas of Southeast Alaska’s outer coast, from Chichagof Island at the…
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NOAA is updating its existing policies and guidance documents for consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations, and best practices for engaging and incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge in decision-making. Two documents, the NOAA Tribal Consultation Handbook 2021 and the Traditional Knowledge in Decision Making are posted online and open for comments. Alaska…
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Alaska Sea Grant invites Alaska-based organizations to host 2022 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellows for one year starting next summer. We are also inviting graduate students to apply to the fellowship program. The Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship builds and strengthens Alaska’s future marine and coastal resource management workforce by encouraging enthusiastic, bright new professionals…
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Fishermen from around the state gathered online last week for the ninth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS). The goal of AYFS is to educate new commercial fishermen in the business, financial, and regulatory aspects of running a sustainable commercial fishing operation. Usually held in person, the summit was offered online during the evenings and condensed…
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