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Combining local knowledge and new technology to study spotted seals

By Kyle Kolda | October 20, 2025

Distant nadir view of 11 spotted seals resting on a sand spit surrounded by crashing waves.

Spotted seals are a vital part of Alaska’s Arctic marine ecosystems and a crucial resource for many coastal Iñupiaq communities. Yet despite their cultural and ecological significance, these elusive marine…

National Seafood Month: The science of seafood

By Kyle Kolda | October 7, 2025

close-up view of several stripes of smoked salmon resting on a metal rack that is halfway pulled out from a commercial smoker.

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…

Community-Engaged Fellowship spotlight: Alex Devon

By Alaska Sea Grant | October 3, 2025

woman with long hair and wearing glasses smiling at camera

For Alex Devon, food sovereignty in rural Alaska is more than a passing interest; it’s a focus of her career path and research. Through this summer’s Alaska Sea Grant Community-Engaged…

New community-led marine debris removal projects

By Alaska Sea Grant | October 1, 2025

Man on rocky beach with waves crashing in background. He is pulling apart marine debris mostly consisting of large commercial fishing lines and nets that are tangled in driftwood and reeds on the shoreline.

Alaska Sea Grant announced six new projects to address marine debris in Alaska. Selected through a competitive funding opportunity for community-led marine debris removal projects, these projects are supported by…

Connecting with coastal residents at the Southeast Alaska State Fair

By Alaska Sea Grant | September 29, 2025

woman wearing orange hat shucking oysters. Large pan with ice and oysters lay on table along with a grill. A truck and mountain are in background.

As the short Alaska summer was drawing to a close, Alaska Sea Grant participated in the Southeast Alaska State Fair. This event has been celebrated in Haines for more than…

Crewmember training program kickstarts fishing careers

By Alaska Sea Grant | September 18, 2025

Three commercial fishermen in orange rain gear on the deck of a boat in Bristol Bay, Alaska. One fisherman looks at the camera smiling while the others remove salmon from a net under a cloudy sky.

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…

Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit returns to Juneau

By Alaska Sea Grant | September 15, 2025

The 11th Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit is set for January 20–22, 2026, at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau. The Alaska Sea Grant event provides commercial fishermen who are early in…

Community-Engaged Fellowship spotlight: Deagen Carey

By Alaska Sea Grant | September 10, 2025

Close up photo of woman smiling at camera. Glasses are pushed up on her head and it looks like she is sitting in a boat.

Deagen Carey, a recent graduate with a degree in environmental science from the University of Portland, returned to her home town of Anchorage this summer. She looked at how environmental…

Thank you for supporting Alaska Sea Grant

By Alaska Sea Grant | August 28, 2025

Beautiful scene on the water with a boat and people standing on the bow with big mountains and a glacier in background. The words thank you are written under the boat.

The response to our call for support has been incredible. We are grateful to everyone who has voiced their support for Alaska Sea Grant and the work we do across…

New Alaska Waters website unveiled

By Alaska Sea Grant | August 27, 2025

Alaska Sea Grant has long provided access to quality online education resources to engage and inspire Alaskan youth to connect with marine and watershed ecosystems. Our updated website, Alaska Waters,…