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Mariculture 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 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 MoreOyster farmers learn the trade at Prince of Wales workshop
For three days in September, the future of Alaskan oyster farming got to learn some lessons from its present. The Alaska Sea Grant Oyster Farming Operations Workshop gave six farmers…
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…
Read MoreInvestigating the interactions between sea otters and oyster farms
Alaska is home to about seventy-five percent of the world’s sea otters. Sea otters are a keystone species, as they have a substantial impact on the ecosystems they inhabit. The…
Read MoreBristol Bay Campus hosts lunchtime info series for local fishermen
Alaska Sea Grant and the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation started a new monthly “Lunch and Learn” program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham. These…
Read MoreCOVID-19 safety webinar for commercial fishing operations and seafood processors
As Alaska gears up for another fishing season in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Alaska Sea Grant is ready to assist seafood processors and commercial fishing operations with…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant survey reveals challenges to mariculture industry caused by COVID-19 pandemic
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…
Read MoreResearch will help seaweed farming and traditional aquaculture
Alaska Sea Grant has received new federal funds to help develop aquaculture projects in Alaska and to work with partners on regional and national priorities. It’s part of a $16 million award from National…
Read MoreMariculture workshop kicks off in Kodiak
The Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute is offering a free, two-day workshop “Introduction to Mariculture in the Kodiak Region,” funded in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For the past…
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