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Identifying training needs of new Alaska fishermen

By Anne Gore | February 15, 2022
a pile of salmon

Alaska’s seafood industry is the economic backbone of many coastal communities. Seafood harvesting jobs pay well, and yet getting into the business is not easy. Commercial fishing demands a range…

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Marine Advisory Program’s Gabe Dunham taking statewide role

By Anne Gore | August 29, 2021
Gabe Dunham, smiling

A few changes are taking place within Alaska Sea Grant’s Marine Advisory Program (MAP). Gabe Dunham, the MAP agent in Dillingham, will shift his focus from regional to statewide and…

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New law supports training for young fishermen

By Alaska Sea Grant | January 8, 2021
Young fisherman practicing Mayday calls

The “Young Fishermen’s Development Act” was signed into law on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The goal of the act is to “preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program…

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Alaska Sea Grant accepting state and national fellowship applications

By Anne Gore | December 16, 2020
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Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Alaska Sea Grant is soliciting applications for the 2021 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program. The program provides a unique educational opportunity for graduate students…

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Gearing up for summit of young fishermen

By Paula Dobbyn | December 19, 2019
Selfie of Chris and Iris Nash on the water

The eighth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS) is coming soon. Sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant, the three-day networking and skill-building conference is aimed at new entrants in Alaska’s commercial fishing…

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Looking to start a seaweed farm in Alaska?

By Alaska Sea Grant | November 27, 2019

Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) and partners, including Alaska Sea Grant, are excited to announce a new training program for people interested in starting a seaweed farm. The program will be held…

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Marine educator retires after years of training teachers and students about Alaska’s seas and watersheds

By Paula Dobbyn | September 13, 2019

Marilyn Sigman, Alaska Sea Grant’s longtime marine education specialist, recently completed her last day on the job and is now enjoying retirement in Homer. The faculty, staff and many collaborators…

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Volunteers trained to respond to whale entanglements

By Lauren Cuddihy | June 4, 2019

When whales get entangled in fishing gear or other marine debris, it’s a potentially life-threatening event that takes a group of trained specialists to provide help. And with whale entanglements…

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Cordova uses friendly competition to promote marine safety

By Alaska Sea Grant | February 27, 2019

The Prince William Sound fishing community of Cordova celebrated its 58th annual Cordova Iceworm Festival this winter, and as usual, Alaska Sea Grant was there to help. One of the…

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SeafoodNews.com: Alaska Sea Grant hosting Better Process Control class, workshop on oil spill preparedness

By Alaska Sea Grant | February 6, 2019
cans of fish

Looking to continue your education? Alaska Sea Grant has you covered. This month the organization is offering two different events for those in the Anchorage area.

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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.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

national oceanic and atmospheric administration

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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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