Foundations of Kelp Farming: a hands-on workshop intensive
Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AKTime: 9am–5pm each day Originally scheduled for the week prior, the new dates for this workshop are March 21–24. This is a hands-on workshop for learning how to start an aquatic farm in Alaska. Topics covered will include identification of seaweed species, life cycles of seaweed, the hatchery process, site evaluation, use of the…
Listening session in support of outdoor tourism
OnlineAlaska Sea Grant is expanding efforts to support naturalist and interpretive businesses, organizations, guides, and communities involved in outdoor tourism. In order to focus those efforts into creating something truly practical and useful, we need your input. To help support this industry, we are seeking your perspective on trends, needs, challenges, and successes in…
15th Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference
Dillingham, Alaska Dillingham, AKThe 15th annual Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference (WAISC) will bring together people invested in the ways of life and issues important to rural communities in Western Alaska, including economic, ecological, social, and health. We do this through sharing of observations and scientific research, including from Indigenous and local knowledge.
Mariculture Q&A: State and federal aquatic farm applications
OnlineDo you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application and have questions? Join state and federal regulatory agency staff and Alaska Sea Grant for an open online forum to ask questions and receive guidance about aquatic farm site leasing and permitting in…
People on the Move in a Changing Climate
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AKFunded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), People on the Move in a Changing Climate (PEMOCC) is a Sea Grant-led Research Coordination Network that fosters collaboration among diverse experts and stakeholders to address research needs related to climate-induced human mobility, its socioeconomic consequences, and its role in building resilience and adaptation to the impacts of…
Seaweed Handling and Processing Workshop
Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AKThis hands-on workshop will help Alaskan individuals and companies better understand what’s involved in becoming a seaweed processor. Topics covered will include those in the Seaweed Handling and Processing: Guidelines for Alaska, as well as additional topics. Applications will be required to attend, and scholarships may be available. Materials for activities will be provided…
Alaska Marine Policy Forum – April 2023
ZoomJoin us for the Alaska Marine Policy Forum, sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Ocean Observing System. Every other month we host a one-hour meeting 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 19, 2023,…
Invasive Green Crab Workshop
Cape Fox Lodge 800 Venetia Avenue, Ketchikan, AKThis is a hands-on 1 ½ day training in Ketchikan and Metlakatla on European green crab in southern southeast Alaska. Residents, Tribes and community members will learn about monitoring techniques and how to help address these invasive crab in their local areas. Space is limited. Contact Sunny Rice for details about attending.
Sanitation Control Procedures for Seafood Processors — 2023
ZoomSeafood processors are required to monitor sanitary control procedures used during processing, to document conformance with proper sanitary conditions and practices. This one-day Sanitation Control Procedures for Seafood Processors online workshop teaches people in the seafood industry how to develop and implement FDA-mandated sanitation control procedures, covering the basic eight points of sanitation and…
Alaska Marine Policy Forum – June 2023
ZoomJoin us for the Alaska Marine Policy Forum, sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Ocean Observing System. Every other month we host a one-hour meeting 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, June 21, 2023,…