Posts by Alaska Sea Grant
Crewmember training program kickstarts fishing careers
Starting out as a commercial fisherman can be intimidating. Long hours, rough weather and the demands of working in close quarters make the job challenging. Training for young crewmembers can…
Read MoreAlaska Young Fishermen’s Summit returns to Juneau
The 11th Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit is set for January 20–22, 2026, at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau. The Alaska Sea Grant event provides commercial fishermen who are early in…
Read MoreCommunity-Engaged Fellowship spotlight: Deagen Carey
Deagen Carey, a recent graduate with a degree in environmental science from the University of Portland, returned to her home town of Anchorage this summer. She looked at how environmental…
Read MoreThank you for supporting Alaska Sea Grant
The response to our call for support has been incredible. We are grateful to everyone who has voiced their support for Alaska Sea Grant and the work we do across…
Read MoreNew Alaska Waters website unveiled
Alaska Sea Grant has long provided access to quality online education resources to engage and inspire Alaskan youth to connect with marine and watershed ecosystems. Our updated website, Alaska Waters,…
Read MoreCommunity-Engaged Fellow spotlight: Hannah Bogdan
Hannah Bogdan, an undergraduate student at the University of Alaska Southeast, spent her summer working with Alaska Sea Grant as a Community-Engaged Fellow. Based in Juneau, she contributed to a…
Read MoreYouth camp expands across coastal Alaska
Now in its fourth summer, the Coastal Connection Camp program is serving more students and communities in the Gulf of Alaska region than ever before, offering hands-on activities involving science,…
Read MoreFellowship spotlight: Alaina Plauché
Alaina Plauché is an Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow working as a fishery analyst with the North Pacific Fishery Management Council in Anchorage. She began her fellowship in September 2024…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant State Fellows announced for 2025
A new class of 11 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellows is preparing to start work around the state, including at the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation, Alaska Department of Fish and…
Read MoreNew funding supports commercial fishing and processing training
Alaska Sea Grant has received funding to support five new and continuing workforce development programs in the areas of seafood harvesting and processing, as part of the state’s Technical and…
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