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Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit

Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit covers critical topics in fisheries business, safety, and resource management

By Anne Gore | December 13, 2021
poster advertising 2021 Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit

Fishermen from around the state gathered online last week for the ninth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS). The goal of AYFS is to educate new commercial fishermen in the business,…

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Theresa Peterson to keynote Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit

By Anne Gore | November 18, 2021
Teresa Peterson

Alaska Sea Grant will host the ninth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS) from December 6–9. Theresa Peterson will provide the keynote address. Peterson is an active subsistence and commercial fisherman…

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Alaska Sea Grant receives $450,000 donation from Northwest Farm Credit Services

By Anne Gore | February 8, 2021
fishing boats on the water with mountains in the distance

Alaska Sea Grant at the University of Alaska Fairbanks received a $450,000 donation from Northwest Farm Credit Services (NWFCS) to fund several programs that support Alaska’s commercial seafood harvesters, pillars of the state’s economy.

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New law supports training for young fishermen

By Alaska Sea Grant | January 8, 2021
Young fisherman practicing Mayday calls

The “Young Fishermen’s Development Act” was signed into law on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The goal of the act is to “preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program…

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Young fishermen learn the business and management side of commercial fishing operations

By Alaska Sea Grant | April 23, 2020
AYFS 2020 participants in Juneau

Fifty fishermen from around the state gathered in Juneau in January for the eighth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS) for three days of training, networking and interacting with the Alaska…

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Gearing up for summit of young fishermen

By Paula Dobbyn | December 19, 2019
Selfie of Chris and Iris Nash on the water

The eighth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS) is coming soon. Sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant, the three-day networking and skill-building conference is aimed at new entrants in Alaska’s commercial fishing…

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Alaska Fish Radio: 8th AK Young Fishermen’s Summit set for January

By Alaska Sea Grant | December 18, 2019

Alaska Sea Grant’s Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit since 2007 has aimed to build a sustained network of fishing operations across the state. The next summit is set for late January in Juneau.

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Pacific Fishing: Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit graduates put conference skills into practice (PDF)

By Paula Dobbyn | November 29, 2019

Armed with knowledge and connections from Alaska Sea Grant’s Alaska Young
Fishermen’s Summit, the Nashes are steering their family’s fishing
business in a new direction.

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Juneau Empire—Opinion: Investing in fisheries pays off

By Alaska Sea Grant | November 10, 2019

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s funding priorities include fishing-focused programs including NOAA Sea Grant, which supports the next generation of Alaska fishermen through development programs like the annual Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit.

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Young fishermen flock to networking and skill-building summit in Anchorage

By Paula Dobbyn | December 15, 2017
Large group of people smiling at a camera above them

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.

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Alaska Sea Grant is headquartered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is part of a national network of Sea Grant programs administered by NOAA.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

national oceanic and atmospheric administration

Our Vision and Mission

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.

MISSION: To enhance the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska’s marine, coastal, and watershed resources through research, education, and extension.

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Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
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E-mail | (907) 274-9691

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Fairbanks, AK 99775-5040
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