Alaska Sea Grant Bookstore
We work with scientists, educators, resource users, and Marine Advisory Program agents to provide award-winning videos, books, and other publications about the marine environment.
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From the Farm to the Processor
Key points for kelp farmers to address with your buyer/processor, so that you are able to successfully plan, coordinate and manage this aspect of your operation. Download free. Download this bulletin
State of the Mariculture Industry in Alaska: 2021 Sales and Current Permitting Statistics
Mariculture has great potential in Alaska and is attracting more interest from entrepreneurs. In response to requests for information, Alaska Sea Grant created this infographic summarizing the state of the industry. Download free. Download this infographic
Saxitoxin in western and northern Alaskan food webs + estimated doses to walruses and bowheads during warm ocean conditions of 2019
During the unusually warm ocean conditions of 2019, scientists studied toxic algae in the Arctic food web, focusing on clams, krill/zooplankton, walruses and bowhead whales. Download free. Download this bulletin
Seaweed Handling and Processing Guidelines for Alaska
The Seaweed Handling and Processing Guidelines for Alaska is designed to help individuals and companies better understand what’s involved as they decide whether to enter the seaweed processing industry, and to provide some industry standards in the manufacturing or processing of kelp. Download free. Download this booklet
Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Guide
The Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Guide is designed to assist individuals with navigating the leasing and permitting process for marine aquaculture (shellfish, invertebrates, seaweed) in the state of Alaska. Download free. Download this guide
Alaska Grown Pacific Oyster Consumer Guide
This fact sheet for consumers about the Pacific oyster includes information about how oysters are grown and harvested, food handling and safety tips, links to recipes, and where to purchase Alaska-grown oysters. Download free. Download this bulletin
Best sellers
Guide to Marine Mammals of Alaska
The only book that exclusively covers all 29 marine mammal species of Alaska, including illustrations, descriptions, and range maps. $25.00. Order this book
Field Guide to Seaweeds of Alaska
More than 100 common seaweeds, seagrasses, and marine lichens of Alaska. Filled with color photos and clearly written descriptions, and printed on water-resistant paper, it is a must-have for anyone interested in Alaska's coastal ecosystems. $30.00. Order this book
Guide to Marine Mammals and Turtles of the US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Includes all U.S. Atlantic species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, manatees, and sea turtles. $25.00. Order this book
Common Edible Seaweeds in the Gulf of Alaska
Learn how to locate, identify, and prepare several species of seaweeds and one beach plant as tasty snacks and for the dinner table. Download $10.80, hard copy $12.00. Order this book
For general questions, special orders, or wholesale orders, email sea.grant@alaska.edu or call 907-474-6707.
Bookstore manager: Dawn Montano
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Commercial Fishing Safety and Survival
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