commercial fishing
Alaska Sea Grant goes to school
Fish often congregate in schools. In Alaska’s coastal communities, so do potential fishermen. That’s why Alaska Sea Grant is increasing its emphasis on offering commercial fishing instruction to students in…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant at ComFish
Kodiak fishermen brought their A-game to the city harbor last month for a timed skills competition. A dozen local fishers took part in the friendly contest, organized by Alaska Sea…
Read MoreOld Harbor studies the old ways
Old Harbor is turning to its past to plot out its future. With support from Alaska Sea Grant, a group of researchers are partnering with the Alutiiq Tribe of Old…
Read MoreFishing up marine debris with the Fosses
In a typical summer, Sitka fisherman Jacquie Foss and her family travel hundreds of miles around Southeast Alaska, averaging only eight miles an hour. While their profession affords them countless…
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 MoreThe science of Steller stubble
An Alaska Sea Grant-supported project is within a whisker of answering some critical research questions about Steller sea lions. Literally. University of Alaska researchers are collaborating with the Aleut Community…
Read MoreCordova fishermen clean up the Copper River Delta
The Copper River Delta hosts some of the most valuable fisheries in Alaska. However, the region lies at the edge of the Gulf of Alaska, where currents bring a seemingly…
Read MoreCrewmember training program kickstarts fishing careers
Starting out as a commercial fisherman can be intimidating. Long hours, rough weather and the demands of working in close quarters make the job challenging. Training for young crewmembers can…
Read MoreNew funding supports commercial fishing and processing training
Alaska Sea Grant has received funding to support five new and continuing workforce development programs in the areas of seafood harvesting and processing, as part of the state’s Technical and…
Read MoreNational Water Safety Month: Lifesaving skills for Alaska’s fishing communities
Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, with a fatality rate 23 times higher than the national average. Alaska’s salmon fisheries are among the…
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