Posts by Paula Dobbyn
Alaska Sea Grant director moves on
Fifteen years after taking the helm at the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, Paula Cullenberg is stepping down at the end of March 2018. Cullenberg, who has been Alaska…
Read MoreSea Grant updates direct marketing guide for fishermen
The Sea Grant programs in Alaska and Washington have released an updated edition of the popular “Fishermen’s Direct Marketing Manual.” The manual is a how-to guide and reference book for…
Read MoreAlaskans try to combat death by marine toxins
Mass mortality of seabirds. Marine mammal deaths. Alaskans sickened by shellfish. What’s the common theme? Seawater contaminated by toxic algae. Call it death by phytoplankton. A group of Alaskans —…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant agent gives update on marine mammal strandings
Our Marine Advisory agent Gay Sheffield spoke about marine mammal strandings last month in Anchorage during a meeting of the National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Among the…
Read MoreDirector wins marine outreach award
Alaska Sea Grant’s director wins the Alaska Ocean Leadership Award for outstanding achievement in marine outreach and education.
Read MoreNetwork will assist safe shellfish harvest in Alaska
A new network of experts from across the state will work to help Alaska communities better understand and mitigate the effects of harmful blooms of algae, including the toxins they produce and the potential health risks to humans and animals.
Read MoreKodiak residents heed tsunami warning
Astrid Rose was fast asleep early Tuesday when a massive undersea earthquake jolted her out of bed. The Kodiak resident knew what was happening and started getting her family up…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant awards over $1 million for research
Alaska Sea Grant has selected six research projects for funding during 2018–2020, with the majority of the work getting underway next month. The researchers will receive $1.3 million to study a diverse range of topics intended to help Alaskans understand, conserve and sustainably use the state’s rich marine and coastal resources.
Read MoreYoung fishermen flock to networking and skill-building summit in Anchorage
New and aspiring Alaska commercial fishermen gathered in Anchorage for the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit, which aims to train the next generation of commercial fishermen to be successful and help turn the tide on Alaska’s aging fleet, where the average age of a boat captain is 50.
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant wishes you a happy holiday season
Alaska Sea Grant staff and faculty would like to wish Alaskans and our colleagues around the country a happy holiday season. We continue to work hard every day serving the needs of coastal communities, fishermen, seafood processors, scientists, educators and all who rely on and enjoy Alaska’s marine environment.
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