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. Student awards and fellowships.
Upcoming Events, Classes, and Trainings
Alaska Marine Policy Forum – July 2025
July 16, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm AKDTAlaska Marine Policy Forum – September 2025
September 17, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm AKDTAlaska Marine Policy Forum – November 2025
November 19, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm AKST2026 Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit
January 20, 2026–January 22, 20262026 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
March 10, 2026–March 12, 20262026 Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
May 5, 2026–May 8, 2026
Alaska Sea Grant News
Mariculture, the farming of seaweed and shellfish, has steadily grown in Alaska from a few operations in the 1970s to more than 60 farms today. These farms each support a…
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Alaska Sea Grant has hired Katie Basile as a new specialist to serve the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. Basile will focus on supporting communities in responding to a changing environment, including…
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The Bristol Bay commercial fishery is the world’s largest producer of wild sockeye salmon. Alaska Sea Grant-supported researchers are working to provide new information for the region’s fisheries managers to…
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Rapid change in Gulf of Alaska fisheries are disrupting established subsistence and commercial fishing practices that thousands of Alaskans depend on for food, livelihood and cultural well-being. Regional community organizations,…
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