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April 2021
Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium 2021
New (4/16/2021): Agenda (PDF) New (4/16/2021): Abstract book (PDF) We are pleased to continue the Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium (KAMSS) as a virtual event in 2021. Last year KAMSS was canceled due to COVID-19. This year we are happy to come together in April 2021 through our virtual event. KAMSS 2021 will be the 4th regional symposium that connects the Kodiak community to the marine science research around them. Hosted by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program with…
Find out more »Alaska Marine Policy Forum – April 2021
Join us for the Alaska Marine Policy Forum conference call, sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Ocean Observing System. Every other month we host a one-hour conference call with participants across the state interested in marine policy in Alaska. Hear the latest about state and federal marine funding, legislation and policy issues. Next call: Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 1 pm AK time (5 pm Eastern, 2 pm Pacific) This meeting will be conducted via Zoom, with a telephone call-in option.…
Find out more »COVID-19 webinar: Federal and State guidance and mandates for the Alaskan commercial fishing and seafood processing industries
As Alaska gears up for another fishing season in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Alaska Sea Grant is assisting seafood processors and commercial fishing operations with accessing and understanding current safety operations guidance and mandates. This webinar will feature presentations from the CDC/NIOSH, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and the State of Alaska COVID-19 Unified Command. The event will include the most up-to-date science and guidelines, which have changed since the summer of 2020. CDC/NIOSH…
Find out more »May 2021
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 — May 2021
Alaska Sea Grant is now offering Seafood HACCP Segment 2 practical training session via online video conferencing, conducted at the specified time with a live instructor. The class will cover the principles of HACCP and provide the tools and training to create a seafood HACCP plan. Students will need to register for and complete the Segment 1 training online prior to May 7 through the National Seafood HACCP Alliance for Training and Education. The Segment 1 training has a separate registration…
Find out more »13th Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference and Forum
The 13th annual Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference (WAISC) aims to bring together local and indigenous knowledge of subsistence–based communities and other scientific research relevant to Western Alaska; including economic, ecological, social, and health issues important to rural communities. This year’s conference focuses on the future threats and opportunities in the face of a changing climate.
Find out more »Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival
We are pleased to announce the Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival, taking place virtually on Zoom and streamed live on Facebook from coastal communities around the state. Leading up to the event and during the week of the festival, if you order seafood products from participating businesses, you’ll receive a special gift package that includes recipe cards, a shucking knife, and other mariculture related goodies. Hosted by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, the Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival…
Find out more »November 2021
Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, Fall 2021
Do you have an employee who, with key training, could help lead your business into the future? The Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute (ASPLI) offers 80 hours of intensive professional development for employees recognized as having potential to move up in your company. The institute is designed for mid-level managers in a seafood plant—production managers, QC supervisors, seafood engineers, human resources, and corporate or administrative personnel identified by their employer as having leadership potential. Others who might benefit include direct…
Find out more »February 2022
Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, Spring 2022
Do you have an employee who, with key training, could help lead your business into the future? The Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute (ASPLI) offers 80 hours of intensive professional development for employees recognized as having potential to move up in your company. The institute is designed for mid-level managers in a seafood plant—production managers, QC supervisors, seafood engineers, human resources, and corporate or administrative personnel identified by their employer as having leadership potential. Others who might benefit include direct…
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