seaweed
Supporting the seafood industry through training and assistance
It’s no secret that seafood is a big deal in Alaska. In 2024, commercial seafood production contributed an estimated $6 billion to Alaska’s economy and employed over 17,000 Alaskans. For…
Read MoreScotland mariculture exchange to benefit domestic production
Alaska Sea Grant, in partnership with Connecticut Sea Grant, sponsored an opportunity for two mariculture business owners from Alaska and two from Connecticut to learn more about the seaweed industry…
Read MoreSeaweed genetics workshop draws scientists from across the US
The Alaska Seaweed Genetics Workshop was recently held in Juneau to address information needs for preserving genetic diversity of seaweed as the kelp mariculture industry grows. Sponsored by Alaska Sea…
Read MoreConference continues Alaska mariculture momentum
Over 200 attendees from across the nation gathered in Anchorage in February for the 3rd Annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska. This four-day event supported the continued development of shellfish and…
Read MoreMariculture Conference of Alaska coming in February
Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation with support from the Alaska Mariculture Cluster will host the 3rd Annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska in Anchorage, February 26–29. Registration is…
Read MoreFellow spotlight: Taylor McCoy
As an Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow, Taylor McCoy is working with the Alaska Mariculture Research and Training Center to support Alaska’s mariculture industry. McCoy is gathering insights from Alaska…
Read MoreFoundations of kelp farming: Educating the new wave of aquatic farmers
Seaweed farming is a major industry worldwide, with the United States importing more than 95%—19 million tons—of its edible seaweed. Alaska’s coast is ideal for producing home-grown seaweed to meet…
Read MoreFellow spotlight: Douglas Shaftel
Douglas Shaftel is an Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow working with the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA), a nonprofit created in 2021 to develop and support Alaska’s mariculture industry. AMA performs…
Read MoreRecordings and recap of the 2nd Alaska Mariculture Conference
The second annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska was held in Juneau, Alaska, on February 15–17, 2022. The conference was an opportunity for farmers, researchers, and professionals in mariculture-related industries and…
Read MoreThe Alaska Mariculture Research and Training Center provides new resources for the industry
Alaska seaweed and shellfish farmers, Tribal groups, researchers, and professionals in mariculture-related industries now have access to information about training opportunities and research activities on the new Alaska Mariculture Research…
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