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Mariculture Conference of Alaska coming in February

By Melissa Good | January 25, 2023
2023 Mariculture Conference of Alaska logo

Alaska Sea Grant will host the 2nd Annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska in Juneau, February 15–17. Registration is now open for the event, where farmers, researchers and professionals in mariculture-related…

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Seaweed processing and handling workshop provides workforce training

By Melissa Good | May 24, 2022
man sorting sugar kelp

Seaweed farming is a major industry worldwide, and the United States imports more than 95%—19 million tons—of its edible seaweed. Alaska has an ideal environment for producing home-grown seaweed to…

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Alaska aquaculture permitting support bolsters new aquatic farm applications

By Melissa Good | May 18, 2022
Oyster Farm in Alaska

Alaska’s burgeoning mariculture industry, which includes shellfish and seaweed farming, has substantial economic potential for coastal communities. The path to establish an aquatic farm is challenging, as prospective farmers are…

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Mariculture conference advances efforts to grow industry

By Melissa Good | April 21, 2022
photo of kelp on a line in Kodiak, Alaska

“The sun is rising over the emerging mariculture industry in Alaska” was a theme that resonated throughout the recent three-day conference on mariculture in Juneau. Participants included policymakers, industry representatives…

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Site Assessment Toolkit to improve kelp farm site selection

By Melissa Good | January 20, 2022
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Schery Umanzor contributed to this story. Alaska has ideal conditions for kelp mariculture, including cold and nutrient-rich waters, working waterfronts, a skilled maritime workforce, and people interested in developing kelp…

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New Alaska aquaculture permitting portal and guidance document

By Melissa Good | November 9, 2021
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Current and prospective aquatic farmers in Alaska have a valuable new resource to guide them through submitting, amending, renewing or transferring an aquatic farm application. NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region and…

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Seeking input on Aquaculture Opportunity Area designations

By Melissa Good | December 10, 2020
oyster farm buoys in a cove

Alaska Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are inviting Alaska stakeholders to provide input regarding a federal Aquaculture Opportunity Area (AOA) designation program that has the…

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Alaska Sea Grant debuts farm-to-table mariculture directory for Alaska

By Melissa Good | July 28, 2020
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Alaskans who love fresh Alaska seafood will be happy to hear that Alaska Sea Grant has begun development of an online directory of farms and retailers that sell Alaska-grown shellfish and seaweed, locally or through mail order.

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Unalaska’s “Dockside Discovery” for kids reaches a national audience

By Melissa Good | May 26, 2020
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The 10th annual Dockside Discovery was held recently in Unalaska at the Robert Storrs Small Boat Harbor. The event was coordinated by Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent Melissa Good…

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Alaska Sea Grant survey reveals challenges to mariculture industry caused by COVID-19 pandemic

By Melissa Good | May 4, 2020
buoys and rafts for oyster farm near the shore

Alaska Sea Grant recently surveyed the Alaska mariculture industry to shed light on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and response on their businesses in February and March. Survey respondents…

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VISION: Alaska will sustain its vibrant marine, coastal, and watershed ecosystems, with strong coastal communities and people who make decisions using science-based and traditional knowledge for the social and economic benefit of all Alaskans.

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