Are you an Alaska mariculture farmer looking to expand your knowledge and connect with peers in the Pacific Northwest? Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from Washington’s shellfish cultivation industry through an in-person knowledge exchange.

In partnership with Washington Sea Grant, Alaska Sea Grant is organizing a multi-day learning experience for Alaska mariculture farmers. Selected participants will travel to Washington state to visit farms, hatcheries, processing facilities and research sites focused on shellfish aquaculture. The goal is to share best practices, innovative tools and technologies and lessons learned across state lines to strengthen the mariculture sector in Alaska.

Dates:

• Travel to Washington: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Tours and site visits: August 19–21, 2025
• Return travel to Alaska: Friday, August 22, 2025

Who should apply:
Current or prospective Alaska mariculture farmers, particularly those focused on shellfish.

What’s included:

• Round-trip travel from Alaska to Washington
• Lodging for the duration of the exchange
• Per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses
• Ground transportation to all scheduled site visits

Tentative agenda highlights:

• Tours of commercial shellfish farms and nurseries
• Visits to hatcheries and processing facilities
• Conversations with Washington growers, researchers and resource managers
• Discussions on permitting, environmental monitoring, marketing and workforce development

Please note: The itinerary is still being finalized and site visits are subject to confirmation.

Participants will be selected based on their interest, experience and ability to apply lessons learned to mariculture efforts in Alaska. Space is limited, so we encourage early applications.

How to apply:
Complete the online application form below. Application deadline: June 30, 2025.

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Alaska Sea Grant is committed to providing safe and welcoming environments for all who participate in activities, meetings, or events. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made at least five business days in advance to sea.grant@alaska.edu. Participants and organizers of Alaska Sea Grant-sponsored activities are supported by the Alaska Sea Grant event code of conduct.