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High school students learn about harmful algae in western Alaska

By Alaska Sea Grant | January 26, 2023
Student in a science lab holding a dropper and slide next to microscope. Teacher watching and holding bottle of seawater taken from Port of Nome.

For three days in November, students from Nome-Beltz High School learned about ocean algae, especially about toxin producing species that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) in humans and marine wildlife.…

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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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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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Pacific Shellfish Institute works with Alaska shellfish growers to address emergency rainfall closures

By Alaska Sea Grant | August 27, 2021
Hand holding an oyster with ocean in background

Many Alaskan shellfish farms are located far from population centers in pristine coastal waters. In June of 2016, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) implemented a blanket emergency closure policy…

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Kodiak local gets research experience through new internship

By Anne Gore | July 26, 2021
Woman working in a laboratory

Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in coastal and marine science, education, policy and decision-making is an important priority for Alaska Sea Grant. One way we are advancing this priority is…

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Shellfish and Seaweed Festival highlights mariculture in Alaska

By Anne Gore | May 27, 2021
Hand holding an oyster with ocean in background

More than 100 people, including farmers, scientists, industry personnel, and community members participated in Alaska Sea Grant’s first Shellfish and Seaweed Festival. The online event featured presentations to celebrate and…

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New Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival in May

By Anne Gore | March 26, 2021
Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival

Alaska Sea Grant is holding the first Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival from May 17–20, hosted online with specials and promotions in several coastal communities around the state. Join us…

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Seeking input on Aquaculture Opportunity Area designations

By Melissa Good | December 10, 2020
oyster farm buoys in a cove

Alaska Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are inviting Alaska stakeholders to provide input regarding a federal Aquaculture Opportunity Area (AOA) designation program that has the…

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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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