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Foundations of kelp farming: Educating the new wave of aquatic farmers

By Alaska Sea Grant | May 25, 2023
people around a processing table cleaning kelp

Seaweed farming is a major industry worldwide, with the United States importing more than 95%—19 million tons—of its edible seaweed. Alaska’s coast is ideal for producing home-grown seaweed to meet…

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Fellow spotlight: Douglas Shaftel

By Zayleen Kalalo | May 8, 2023
Man with a hat with green trees in background

Douglas Shaftel is an Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow working with the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA), a nonprofit created in 2021 to develop and support Alaska’s mariculture industry. AMA performs…

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Recordings and recap of the 2nd Alaska Mariculture Conference

By Melissa Good | April 13, 2023
2023 Mariculture Conference of Alaska logo

The second annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska was held in Juneau, Alaska, on February 15–17, 2022. The conference was an opportunity for farmers, researchers, and professionals in mariculture-related industries and…

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The Alaska Mariculture Research and Training Center provides new resources for the industry

By Melissa Good | March 30, 2023
computer monitor with Alaska Mariculture Research and Training Center website on screen

Alaska seaweed and shellfish farmers, Tribal groups, researchers, and professionals in mariculture-related industries now have access to information about training opportunities and research activities on the new Alaska Mariculture Research…

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Mariculture Conference of Alaska coming in February

By Melissa Good | January 25, 2023
2023 Mariculture Conference of Alaska logo

Alaska Sea Grant will host the 2nd Annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska in Juneau, February 15–17. Registration is now open for the event, where farmers, researchers and professionals in mariculture-related…

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Federal grant to boost Alaska’s mariculture industry

By Alaska Sea Grant | September 29, 2022
kelp growing on a line. Photo courtesy of Lexa Meyer

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently committed $49 million to grow Alaska’s mariculture industry. The award is one of 21 nationally chosen from more than 500…

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Webinar series: Access to capital for mariculture businesses

By Alaska Sea Grant | August 30, 2022
mariculture buoys in a cove

Alaska Sea Grant is hosting a series of free webinars sharing information about sources of capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. Designed for mariculture farmers, nursery and hatchery operators,…

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Seafood safety and technology updates from the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center

By Anne Gore | July 14, 2022
Chris Sannito adjusts a seafood smoker oven

Alaska Sea Grant’s seafood technology specialist, Chris Sannito, had a busy spring and summer keeping up with a number of food processing and safety projects. In addition to offering regular…

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Seaweed processing and handling workshop provides workforce training

By Melissa Good | May 24, 2022
man sorting sugar kelp

Seaweed farming is a major industry worldwide, and the United States imports more than 95%—19 million tons—of its edible seaweed. Alaska has an ideal environment for producing home-grown seaweed to…

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Alaska aquaculture permitting support bolsters new aquatic farm applications

By Melissa Good | May 18, 2022
Oyster Farm in Alaska

Alaska’s burgeoning mariculture industry, which includes shellfish and seaweed farming, has substantial economic potential for coastal communities. The path to establish an aquatic farm is challenging, as prospective farmers are…

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Alaska Sea Grant is headquartered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is part of a national network of Sea Grant programs administered by NOAA.

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VISION: Alaska will sustain its vibrant marine, coastal, and watershed ecosystems, with strong coastal communities and people who make decisions using science-based and traditional knowledge for the social and economic benefit of all Alaskans.

MISSION: To enhance the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska’s marine, coastal, and watershed resources through research, education, and extension.

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