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New tools track freshwater fish in changing climate
A salmon life cycle model developed by Alaska Sea Grant-supported researchers will predict how salmon populations in Alaska may fare as freshwater ecosystems change. The model will be online, allowing anyone to run it with various climate scenarios.
Read MoreKUCB radio: ‘How Are Sea Sponges Alive If They Have No Guts?’ Thousands Join Virtual Dockside Discovery Day
The 10th Dockside Discovery Day was coordinated by Melissa Good from the Alaska Sea Grant program, and she spent the day teaching Unalaska students and viewers from across the country about local marine life, fisheries, and more.
Read MoreSitNews: COVID-19 harms Alaska mariculture industry
Alaska’s mariculture industry laid off employees after COVID-19 health mandates sharply reduced revenue, according to a new Alaska Sea Grant survey.
Read MorePetersburg Pilot: UASE professor talks crabs, global warming
Alaska Sea Grant–funded researcher Sherry Tamone held a virtual lecture this month as part of the Petersburg Science Series, on her research in crab species in Southeast and the effect that warming sea temperatures has on their molt timing. The series is organized by the local Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program.
Read MoreKFSK: Researcher discusses changing ocean impacts on SE shrimp, crab
An online presentation for Petersburg’s Science Series will focus on some of the shrimp and crab species of Southeast Alaska in changing ocean conditions. The science series is put on by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, Petersburg Public Library, and Petersburg Marine Mammal Center.
Read MorePacific Fishing: Boatyard safety (PDF)
Pacific Fishing Magazine published an article adapted from Alaska Sea Grant’s new publication
“Boatyard Hazards: Tips for protecting worker safety and health,” written by former Marine Advisory Program specialist Terry Johnson.
KNOM: Little known about algal toxins’ effects on subsistence in Arctic waters
Alaska Sea Grant’s Gay Sheffield says two different samples of clams from that voyage were found to have high levels of an algal toxin called saxitoxin
Read MoreAlaska Fish Radio: 8th AK Young Fishermen’s Summit set for January
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.
Read MorePacific Fishing: Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit graduates put conference skills into practice (PDF)
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.
Juneau Empire—Opinion: Investing in fisheries pays off
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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