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  • Four people wearing life jackets standing in a skiff in the water working on a kelp farm deployment. Snowy mountain in background.

    Kelp Farm Operations: Training of the Trainers

    Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, United States

    This immersive Training of the Trainers workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to educate others on starting an aquatic seaweed farm in Alaska. Participants will gain hands-on experience and learn effective teaching techniques for sharing this information within their communities. Priority will be given to Alaska residents, members of…

  • Man in apron and hairnet holding tray of blanched and raw kelp.

    CANCELED — 2025 Alaska Seaweed Handling and Processing Workshop

    Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, United States

    This hands-on, three-day workshop is designed to help Alaskans and Alaska businesses understand what’s involved in becoming a commercial seaweed processor. You’ll get practical guidance on permitting, regulations, equipment selection, food safety, business planning, and creating value-added products. The workshop will cover topics outlined in the guide Seaweed Handling and Processing: Guidelines for Alaska, plus…

    $100

  • group of people standing on a dock talking about oysters. A person in the middle is holding a large scoop filled with small oysters. Trees, a boat and water are in the background.

    Alaska-Washington Mariculture Knowledge Exchange

    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…

  • FlipFarm system on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

    Oyster Farm Operations Workshop

    Prince of Wales Island

    Alaska Sea Grant invites applications for a three-day Oyster Farm Operations Workshop on Prince of Wales Island. This workshop will give new and prospective oyster farmers comprehensive training on the production of high-quality Alaska oysters. The workshop will include visits to farms with various cultivation techniques, and provide an opportunity to network with farmers and…

    $200

  • Microscopic view of phytoplankton and harmful algae cells collected on a slide

    Harmful Algal Bloom Workshop – Kodiak

    Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, United States

    This hands-on workshop will train potential shellfish farmers to monitor for harmful algae, including Alexandrium catenella, which causes paralytic shellfish poisoning. Participants will learn net tow techniques, plankton identification, and microscope use. Limited microscopes and other supplies to take home may be available upon request. Space is limited to 10 individuals, and applications are required. Priority…

    $50

  • Mariculture Conference of Alaska logo

    2026 Mariculture Conference of Alaska

    Hotel Captain Cook 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States

    Save the date for the Mariculture Conference of Alaska, an opportunity to meet with members of the mariculture industry, hear from mariculture experts, and connect with farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders and other professionals.

  • closeup of two hands holding oysters

    Oyster Hatchery and Nursery Training

    OceansAlaska Hatchery Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

    This three-day workshop will provide an introduction to the early life stages of oysters, including the techniques necessary for running a shellfish hatchery for commercial, research, or restoration purposes. The training will take place at the OceansAlaska Hatchery in Ketchikan, and participants will work with hatchery staff and instructors from the University of Alaska Southeast…

    $50

  • people around a processing table cleaning kelp

    Kodiak Seaweed Processing and Product Development Workshop

    Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, United States

    Applications have closed. Alaska Sea Grant is hosting a 3-day, hands-on workshop focused on seaweed processing and value-added product development. This training is designed for individuals interested in commercial, research, and emerging industry applications of Alaska-grown seaweed. Participants will gain practical experience on how raw seaweed can be transformed into marketable products. Training will include…

    $50

  • Two people in scuba gear sitting on edge of a skiff. Person on left is doing a thumbs up.

    PADI Open Water Diver Course for Mariculturists

    Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, United States

    9:00 am — 5:00 pm each day Alaska Sea Grant is now accepting applications for a PADI Open Water Diver certification course designed for individuals working in or preparing to enter Alaska’s mariculture industry. Before arriving in Kodiak, participants will complete the required PADI online coursework independently. A link to the course materials will be…

    $200

  • Woman in parka and a GreenWave knit cap in a lab holds a brown cylinder covered in kelp seed.

    Kodiak Kelp Nursery Workshop 2026

    Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, United States

    Now accepting applications Alaska Sea Grant is now accepting applications for a three-day, hands-on kelp nursery workshop in partnership with GreenWave. The training will be held at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center utilizing the GreenWave containerized kelp nursery. Designed for current and prospective nursery technicians, kelp farmers, nursery operators and others working in…

    $50
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