business development
Hi, Sierra!
Sierra Greene may be a new employee at Alaska Sea Grant, but for some of us she’s already a familiar face. For the past three years, Greene has worked as…
Read MoreFellowship spotlight: Sydney Almgren
Sydney Almgren is an Alaska State Fellow working with the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation. Almgren collaborates with industry members, agencies, and fishermen to meet requirements to have Alaskan fisheries certified as sustainable. Hear from Almgren in this video short.
Read MoreAlaska Oyster Voyage sets sail
If you’re an oyster aficionado in Alaska or just curious about oysters, there is a new website just for you. Alaska Sea Grant recently partnered with the Alaska Shellfish Growers…
Read MoreFrom fungi to foam
An innovative alternative to Styrofoam might be growing in your backyard. A team led by University of Alaska Anchorage researcher Philippe Amstislavski is exploring how mycelium, the root structure of…
Read MoreMariculture Conference draws a crowd
All photos by Jessica Whitney/Alaska Sea Grant Alaska’s enthusiasm for mariculture was evident at last month’s Mariculture Conference of Alaska. More than 300 people gathered in Anchorage for the three-day…
Read MoreTesting the waters of mariculture
An Alaska Sea Grant partnership enabled a group of Alaska Natives to dip their proverbial toes into the mariculture industry. In February, Alaska Sea Grant collaborated with the Central Council…
Read MoreNext generation of Alaska fishermen gather for summit
The first time Noah Swenson attended the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS), he found a boat. The second time, he found his voice. In 2024, the then-27-year-old Homer fisherman spent…
Read MoreNational Seafood Month: The science of seafood
Seafood is as much a science as it is a business. At the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, Alaska Sea Grant’s Chris Sannito works at this intersection by helping…
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 MoreDemand increases for seafood direct marketing classes
A resilient seafood industry is crucial to many Alaskan coastal communities, contributing to the local economy, cultural identity and food security. Current seafood market conditions have motivated many harvesters to…
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