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SUMMARY:Understanding Vibrio bacteria in shellfish webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis webinar will introduce Vibrio bacteria\, covering key species\, where they are found\, and how they grow. We’ll discuss variations in pathogenicity and virulence\, focusing on heightened risks for immunocompromised individuals\, who are more vulnerable to severe illness or death. \nWe’ll examine how Vibrio interacts with shellfish\, factors affecting retention\, and methods for cleansing thermally abused shellfish. An overview of key regulations\, including the ISSC\, NSSP\, and state requirements\, will provide insight into compliance. \nFinally\, the webinar will address strategies for managing the press during outbreaks and protecting market confidence. \n \n\n \n  \nInstructor: Bob Rheault\nExecutive Director\nEast Coast Shellfish Growers Association  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact Melissa Good. \n\n                         \n\nAlaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct \nAlaska 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.
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/understanding-vibrio-bacteria-in-shellfish-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture,online/distance delivery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
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SUMMARY:Meet the new Alaska Sea Grant Shellfish Mariculture Specialist and Fellow
DESCRIPTION:Meet the new Alaska Sea Grant Mariculture Specialist and Fellow on October 17\, 2024\, at 3pm.\n\nAlaska Sea Grant has a growing team that delivers training\, research\, and extension to support new and existing ocean farmers in Alaska.\n\nThis webinar will introduce James Crimp and Rachel French\, the new members of the mariculture team\, give an update on recent and upcoming events\, and then ask for your input on future needs through a short survey and discussion.\n\nWe are looking for feedback on potential future training and extension topics that could include but are not limited to:\n\n 	Harmful algal bloom detection\n 	Modernizing oyster cultivation equipment\n 	Hatchery and nursery systems\n 	New loans and grants for farms\n 	Branding\, marketing\, and social media\n 	Incorporating tourism into farming\n\nRegister now
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/meet-the-new-alaska-sea-grant-shellfish-mariculture-specialist-and-fellow/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
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SUMMARY:Oyster Industry Knowledge Exchange Tour: Prince of Wales Island and Cordova to Homer\, Alaska
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a webinar and Q&A about a recent oyster industry knowledge exchange tour\, where farmers from across Alaska came together to share techniques\, insights\, and knowledge. Oyster farmers from Cordova and Prince of Wales Island will discuss their trip and the valuable lessons they learned visiting oyster operations in Homer.  \nJoin us at 11 am on July 31\, with Alaska Sea Grant mariculture technician Arron Jones\, and oyster farmers Katie Bode\, Jimmy Greeley\, Seawan Gehlbach and Eric Wyatt to learn more about their experience. \nWebinar registration \n 
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/oyster-industry-knowledge-exchange/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture,online/distance delivery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arron Jones":MAILTO:adjones10@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
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SUMMARY:Insights from the Scottish seaweed industry tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Alaska Sea Grant and Connecticut Sea Grant for a webinar featuring industry experts from Alaska and Connecticut sharing insights from their recent international seaweed infrastructure tour in Scotland. \nTopics\n\nStabilization and processing methods — learn about UK techniques for stabilizing and processing kelp and their applicability to the US.\nProduct forms and end-products — discover diverse stabilized seaweed products and their market potential.\nBritish guidelines and standards — understand UK standards for seaweed products and their implications for US farmers.\nFood safety guidelines exchange — explore food safety guidelines from the US and UK and potential standardization.\nCost-effective Infrastructure — get practical advice on designing affordable\, food-safe stabilization infrastructure.\n\nTour Highlights\n\nSeaweed Enterprises Processing Facility\nScottish Association for Marine Sciences Seaweed Academy and Nursery\nOceanium in Oban\nSouthwest Mull and Iona Developments Seaweed Farm\nEcoCascade in Kyle of Lochalsh\n\nResources\n\nA review of the regulatory regime for seaweed harvesting and cultivation (PDF)\nFacilitating development of the seaweed cultivation sector in Scotland—February 2022 (PDF)\nIntroduction to the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (PDF)\n\n \n 
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/scottish-seaweed-industry-tour-insights/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:mariculture,online/distance delivery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240523T160000
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SUMMARY:Alaska Seaweed Handling and Processing Workshop: Kelp Stabilization Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:  \nAlaska Sea Grant and GreenWave invite kelp farmers\, processors and industry members to apply to participate in a free one-day demonstration of primary processing and stabilization technology for raw kelp. \nFresh seaweed degrades rapidly after harvesting\, inhibiting farmers and processors from bringing a quality product to market in sufficient quantity. To solve this problem\, Alaska Sea Grant\, GreenWave\, Macro Oceans\, Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute and Alaska Ocean Farms have partnered to develop an open-source primary processing line capable of stabilizing kelp at ambient temperature as close to the farm as possible. If successful\, this technology could be deployed in rural communities across Alaska\, allowing remote kelp farms to extend the shelf life of their product and secure access to markets. \nThe demonstration will cover the design and operation of a processing line built to transform whole\, wet\, freshly harvested kelp into an intermediate chopped format to allow for easier handling and stabilization via reagents\, fermentation or drying. Macro Oceans will provide stabilization reagents to be homogenized with the chopped kelp\, and the end product will then be shipped to Macro Oceans’ facility in California to be monitored for stability. \nThe results from this trial will be made public\, and project partners will make the processing line design and operating parameters freely available for the benefit of all Alaskans\, particularly rural and Indigenous communities. \nTravel funding is available. Priority will be given to Alaska residents\, members of rural and Indigenous communities\, and active kelp farmers. \nApplications must be received by February 29. \nFor questions\, contact Melissa Good. \nThis demonstration is funded as part of an Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation Joint Innovation Grant. Project partners include Alaska Sea Grant\, GreenWave\, Macro Oceans\, Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute\, and Alaska Ocean Farms. Read the full project proposal here. \nApproved applicants will be notified by March 7. \nGo to application \n 
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/kelp-stabilization-demo/
LOCATION:Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center\, 118 Trident Way\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture,seafood processing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
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SUMMARY:Alaska Seaweed Genetics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe 2024 Alaska Seaweed Genetics Workshop presentation slides are now linked in agenda. (Please note\, not all slides are available.)\nOn behalf of Alaska Sea Grant\, the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation\, and the Alaska Mariculture Research and Training Center\, we would like to invite you to the Alaska Seaweed Genetics Workshop in Juneau\, Alaska\, April 1–2. Be a part of the conversation among scientists and the mariculture industry as we illuminate areas of research to support the sustainable management of seaweed aquaculture. \nAs a precaution to protect genetic diversity in seaweed populations\, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has created the 50–50 Rule for the state of Alaska that mandates that collected sorus tissue for mariculture operations must be collected from more than 50 parent individuals from within 50 km of the outplanting site. With these rules in place and only a few kelp hatcheries in the state\, it can be temporally and economically costly to grow seaweed in Alaska. Fifty kilometers is small when Alaska has roughly 76\,000 kilometers of coastline—more than California\, Oregon\, and Washington combined. Alaska has received significant funding to grow from a $1 million to a $100 million industry in the next 20 years\, so how do we move forward while still preserving genetic diversity? \nOur goal is to facilitate a conversation with scientists and managers inside and outside Alaska to learn how other regions address these challenges. We hope to synthesize the state of knowledge to inform management practices that can support industry growth without harming wild stocks. \nThe conference will be held at the Centennial Hall and Convention Center in Juneau\, Alaska. The Baranof by Best Western Downtown Juneau has kindly provided a discounted room rate for the days of the workshop. Please use the link below to reserve your room. The last day to book with the link to guarantee this group rate is March 1\, 2024. \nhttps://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.02019.html?groupId=2Z6VV2C8 \nNote to event speakers\, presenters and panelists: The event sessions on April 1–2 may be recorded and shared online to educate those unable to attend. \nRegistration\nThe registration fee for the Alaska Seaweed Genetics Workshop is $50. The fee is waived for students\, speakers\, and current Alaskan farmers/processor\, by entering the registration code SGW24. (Registration deadline is Tuesday\, March 26\, 2024.) \nAgenda (link to pdf)                               Abstracts (link to pdf) \n                  \n  \n\nContact \nAlaska Seaweed Genetics Workshop: contact Jessica Whitney\nAlaska Sea Grant Mariculture Specialist: contact Melissa Good\nAlaska Fisheries Development Foundation: contact Hannah Wilson \n\nAlaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct\nAlaska 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.
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/alaska-seaweed-genetics-workshop/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall Convention Center\, 101 Egan Drive\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Whitney":MAILTO:jmwhitney2@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20231110T160830Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us 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. \nThe goal of the conference is to support the continued development of mariculture in the state by examining accomplishments\, challenges and opportunities in research\, innovative practices\, educational opportunities\, and drivers of industry growth. \nThe conference will also incorporate the NOAA Aquaculture Opportunity Area stakeholder workshop\, and annual meetings for members of the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) and Alaska Shellfish Growers Association (ASGA). \nContact us to receive Mariculture of Alaska email announcements. \nFor more information
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/events/2024-mariculture-conference-of-alaska/
LOCATION:Hotel Captain Cook\, 939 W 5th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240125T230000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20231216T005851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T222211Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Ocean Farmer Co-ops
DESCRIPTION:A round table for new and established seaweed farmers\nWhether you’re a seasoned co-op member\, considering joining one\, or just curious about the concept\, this webinar is your opportunity to connect with fellow farmers and gain valuable insights. \nHosted by Alaska Sea Grant and Woods Hole Sea Grant as part of the National Seaweed Hub initiative\, and in collaboration with GreenWave\, this one hour round-table discussion is a follow-up to the December GreenWave Farmer Forum event on cooperatives\, and is designed especially for farmers new to cooperatives. Attendance at the previous Farmer Forum is not required. \nEvent highlights\nRound-table discussion: Engage in a candid conversation with farmers from various regions to discuss the successes and challenges faced by farmer co-ops. Share your own experiences and learn from others in this collaborative environment. \nLearning from diverse perspectives: Discover what has and hasn’t worked for co-ops in several areas of the country. Gain valuable insights into the unique approaches and strategies employed by farmers\, fostering a richer understanding of cooperative dynamics. \nBrainstorming session: Bring your questions\, ideas and curiosity to the table. Whether you’re already part of a co-op\, interested in joining one\, or simply exploring the possibilities\, this is the perfect opportunity to brainstorm and cultivate new concepts. \nFollow-up to Farmer Forum: Building on the discussions from the previous Farmer Forum\, this session aims to continue the conversation\, providing a platform for deeper insights and practical takeaways. \nWho should attend? \n\nfarmers currently involved in a co-op\nthose interested in joining a co-op\nfarmers curious about the cooperative model\n\nCome share your experiences\, make connections\, and help cultivate a thriving community of farmers\, while we explore the potential of co-ops. \nRegister for webinar \n 
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/exploring-ocean-farmer-co-ops/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture,online/distance delivery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231116T124500
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220826T181300Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska Mariculture Incentive Grant Program - Access to capital for mariculture businesses
DESCRIPTION:  \nAlaska Sea Grant is hosting a webinar series for mariculture farmers\, nursery and hatchery operators as well as processors in Alaska on accessing capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. This series focuses on mariculture business development programs and resources\, including grants and low-interest loans.  \nDuring this webinar\, Jason Lessard from the Alaska Mariculture Alliance will discuss the Alaska Mariculture Incentive Grant program and answer your questions. \nThis is the final webinar in the series\, postponed from February. \nRegister now \n  \n\nWatch recorded webinars\nVisit the access to capital for mariculture businesses website to watch past webinars.\n(This webinar will be recorded and posted to the website.)
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/mariculture-incentive-grant-program-access-to-capital-for-mariculture-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
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SUMMARY:Beginning kelp farmer business planning\, marketing and processing
DESCRIPTION:  \nAlaska Sea Grant\, in partnership with the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute and Alaska Ocean Farms\, is hosting an in-person workshop October 30 and 31 at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center. \nDuring this two-day workshop we will focus on kelp farms currently permitted or pending in the Kodiak archipelago\, with maps that show location and ownership. This information will support a regional strategy session on increasing the number of kelp farm permits issued to rural and Alaska native residents in the region. \nThe first day of the workshop will cover kelp farm capital and operating costs to assist in developing a start-up and operating budget. This information will be used to demonstrate how to calculate your farm’s break-even price-per-pound. Information will also be provided on potential access to capital opportunities. \nThe second day will concentrate on marketing and processing\, with an overview of processing methods currently being used in Alaska\, and some fun hands-on learning stations in the afternoon. \nWe encourage both Tribal and Alaska Native Corporation leadership to participate alongside the Kodiak region’s beginning rural and Alaska Native kelp farmers. The more we learn together as leaders and farmers the more we can continue to build our regional community around kelp. \nMaterials for activities will be provided and lunches included. Space is limited to 20 participants\, selected based upon applicant review. Scholarships are available upon request. \nAll interested persons requesting travel assistance must submit a brief application by October 11. If you are not applying for travel assistance\, your application must be received by October 16. \nIf you have questions about the workshop\, travel assistance\, or the application\, please contact Melissa Good. \nApply now
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/beginning-kelp-farmer-business-planning-marketing-and-processing/
LOCATION:Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center\, 118 Trident Way\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230728T121000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20230712T204713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T184649Z
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SUMMARY:Seaweed drying forum: Meeting Alaska’s drying capacity needs
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs capacity increases within Alaska’s mariculture industry to meet benchmarks for growth\, the state is becoming better equipped to tackle remaining industry-wide roadblocks. One such challenge is local seaweed processing capacity and know-how. Industry entrepreneurs and workers have questions about logistics and transport\, technology\, capacity\, and community needs. \nTo talk through some of these issues\, Alaska Sea Grant\, Alaska Mariculture Alliance\, and Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation are hosting an online discussion on seaweed drying. Please join us at 9:00 am on July 28 to hear from industry experts on seaweed drying equipment\, processing and markets\, community capacity and needs\, and how seaweed processing can be supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration Build Back Better project. Panels will be followed by Q&A. \nIf you are interested in learning more about processing seaweed in Alaska\, we would love to see you at this online event. \nAgenda — Seaweed drying forum \nYou can view the recordings here\, or choose the option to watch on YouTube to access links to individual presentations. \n \n \n  \n\n     
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/seaweed-drying-forum-meeting-alaskas-drying-capacity-needs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture,seafood processing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20230616T225221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T004355Z
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SUMMARY:Korea\, Kelp and Karaoke — an industry tour webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about seaweed farming practices in South Korea and how we can apply the knowledge gained to support the seaweed industry here in Alaska. \nJoining us were: \n\nJulie Decker\, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation\nNick Mangini\, Kodiak Island Sustainable Seaweed\nMarkos Scheer\, Seagrove Kelp\n\nDownload the presentation slides (PDF)
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/korea-kelp-and-karaoke/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:mariculture,online/distance delivery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20221215T204606Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska Seaweed Handling and Processing Workshop 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis 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. \nMaterials for activities will be provided and lunches are included. Space is limited to 20 participants and participants will be selected based upon applicant review. All interested persons must submit an application by March 3. \nApproved applicants will be notified by March 10\, and must pay the tuition by April 1 to reserve their spots. \nGo to application \n  \n\nAlaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct\nAlaska 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.
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/seaweed-handling-and-processing-workshop/
LOCATION:Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center\, 118 Trident Way\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture,seafood processing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20230321T220359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T173857Z
UID:13912-1680782400-1680786000@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Mariculture Q&A: State and federal aquatic farm applications
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application and have questions? \nJoin 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 Alaska. Representatives from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources\, Alaska Department of Fish and Game\, NOAA\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and Alaska Sea Grant will be available to answer your questions. \nJoining us will be: \n\nAlicia Bishop\, NOAA Alaska Region Aquaculture Coordinator\nCarol Brady\, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation\nRoberta Brudnik\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\nKaren Cougan\, Alaska Department of Natural Resources\nSabrina Farmer\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\nMichelle Morris\, Alaska Department of Fish and Game\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Melissa Good. \nThe Q&A will be held on Zoom. \nRegister now
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/state-federal-aquatic-farm-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20221215T210535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T173817Z
UID:13392-1679356800-1679702399@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of Kelp Farming: a hands-on workshop intensive
DESCRIPTION:  \nTime: 9am–5pm each day \nOriginally scheduled for the week prior\, the new dates for this workshop are March 21–24. \nThis 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 Mariculture Map\, farm gear and equipment\, business plan development\, available farm loans\, the state lease application process\, gear deployment\, seeding and harvesting techniques\, quality handling\, and safety. Applications will be required to attend\, and scholarships may be available. \nMaterials for activities will be provided and lunches are included. Space is limited to 10 participants and participants will be selected based upon applicant review. All interested persons must submit an application by January 27\, 2023. \nApproved applicants will be notified by February 3\, and must pay the tuition by March 1 to reserve their spots. \nGo to application \n  \n\nAlaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct\nAlaska 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.
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/foundations-of-kelp-farming/
LOCATION:Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center\, 118 Trident Way\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20221220T205216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T183900Z
UID:13435-1676419200-1676678399@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:2023 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
DESCRIPTION:Video recordings of most presentations are available on-demand at the Alaska Sea Grant YouTube channel—2023 Mariculture Conference of Alaska. \nA post-conference survey report is available\, and will be used to plan and organize the next conference.  \n\nThe Mariculture Conference of Alaska is an opportunity for farmers\, researchers\, and professionals in mariculture-related industries and agencies to present on and discuss a broad range of issues related to the latest mariculture innovations\, science\, and activities in Alaska. \nThe annual conference supports the continued development of shellfish and seaweed production in Alaska\, looking at accomplishments and opportunities in areas including industry growth\, education\, and research. \nThis year’s conference will be held at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center\, and will include annual meetings for members of the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (contact Jason Lessard jlessard@alaskamariculture.org for membership information) and Alaska Shellfish Growers Association (see website for membership information). Some AMA and ASGA sessions will have participation options via video conferencing. \nAKCRRAB program will be meeting in Juneau at APICDA office (302 Gold St\, Juneau\, AK 99801) on February 15 from 2–4pm. The meeting is for the AKCRRAB steering committee and associated participants. \nThe Alaska Mariculture Alliance is hosting a lunch on February 17\, for legislators and staff to meet and chat with mariculture professionals while sampling fresh seafood products. \n\nAlaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) is pleased to offer travel support to members of the Alaska Mariculture Alliance for the Mariculture Conference of Alaska on February 15-17\, 2023. Priority will be given to Alaska Natives and rural Alaska residents. Travel costs will be reimbursed up to $1\,500. \n\nAgenda:\nupdated Feb. 10\, 2023 \n \n  \n\n \n\nAlaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct\nAlaska 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.
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/2023-mariculture-conference-of-alaska/
LOCATION:Juneau Arts and Humanities Council\, 350 Whittier Street\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220826T180959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T010726Z
UID:11829-1673517600-1673521200@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:NOAA Federal Funding Opportunities - Access to capital for mariculture businesses
DESCRIPTION:Presentation slides (including resources) \nDuring this one-hour webinar hosted by Alaska Sea Grant\, representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will discuss federal funding opportunities available through the agency\, and answer your questions. \nAlaska Sea Grant is hosting a webinar series for mariculture farmers\, nursery and hatchery operators\, and processors in Alaska on accessing capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. This series will focus on mariculture business development programs and resources\, including grants and low-interest loans. Each one-hour webinar will include time for questions. \nWebinars will be held Thursdays at 10 am. You will need to register separately for each session that you wish to attend. \nRegister for the Jan. 12 webinar \n  \n\nWatch recorded webinars\nVisit the Access to capital for mariculture businesses website for an up-to-date list of webinars and recordings of past webinars. \nUpcoming webinar\nFebruary 2\, 2023\, 10am\nMariculture Incentive Grant Program\nAlaska Mariculture Alliance
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/noaa-federal-funding-opportunities-access-to-capital-for-mariculture-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220830T153205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T202737Z
UID:11825-1671098400-1671102000@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Farm Service Agency Loan Fund – Access to capital for mariculture businesses
DESCRIPTION:During this one-hour webinar hosted by Alaska Sea Grant\, representatives from the USDA Farm Service Agency will discuss the Farm Service Agency Loan Fund\, and answer your questions. The Farm Service Agency Loan Fund offers loans to help farmers get the financing they need to start\, expand or maintain a family farm.\n \nAlaska Sea Grant is hosting a webinar series\, in collaboration with the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute\, for mariculture farmers\, nursery and hatchery operators\, and processors in Alaska on accessing capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. This series will focus on mariculture business development programs and resources\, including grants and low-interest loans. Each one-hour webinar will include time for questions. \nWebinars will be held Thursdays at 10 am. You will need to register separately for each session that you wish to attend. \nRegister for the Dec. 15 webinar \n  \n\nWatch recorded webinars\nVisit the Access to capital for mariculture businesses website for an up-to-date list of webinars and recordings of past webinars. \nUpcoming webinars\nJanuary 12\, 2023\, 10 am\nNOAA federal funding opportunities\nNOAA Alaska Regional Office \nFebruary 2\, 2023\, 10am\nMariculture Incentive Grant Program\nAlaska Mariculture Alliance
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/farm-service-agency-loan-fund-access-to-capital-for-mariculture-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220831T222422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T203701Z
UID:11821-1667469600-1667473200@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Agriculture Revolving Loan Fund - Access to capital for mariculture businesses
DESCRIPTION:During this one-hour webinar hosted by Alaska Sea Grant\, representatives from State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources will discuss the Agriculture Revolving Loan Fund and answer your questions. \nDownload the presentation slides and watch the video. \n \nAlaska Sea Grant is hosting a webinar series\, in collaboration with the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute\, for mariculture farmers\, nursery and hatchery operators\, and processors in Alaska on accessing capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. This series will focus on mariculture business development programs and resources\, including grants and low-interest loans. Each one-hour webinar will include time for questions. \nWebinars will be held Thursdays at 10 am. You will need to register separately for each session that you wish to attend. \n\nWatch recorded webinars\nVisit the Access to capital for mariculture businesses website for an up-to-date list of webinars and recordings of past webinars. \nUpcoming webinars\nDecember 15\, 10 am\nFarm Service Agency Loan Fund\nUSDA Farm Service Agency \nJanuary 12\, 2023\, 10 am\nNOAA federal funding opportunities\nNOAA Alaska Regional Office \nFebruary 2\, 2023\, 10am\nMariculture Incentive Grant Program\nAlaska Mariculture Alliance
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/agriculture-revolving-loan-fund-access-to-capital-for-mariculture-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220826T175401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T202511Z
UID:11817-1665050400-1665054000@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Resources and Assistance from the Alaska Small Business Development Center - Access to capital for mariculture businesses
DESCRIPTION:During this one-hour webinar hosted by Alaska Sea Grant\, representatives from the Alaska Small Business Development Center discussed their services and resources\, and answered questions. \nDownload the presentation slides and watch the video. \n \nAlaska Sea Grant is hosting a webinar series\, in collaboration with the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute\, for mariculture farmers\, nursery and hatchery operators\, and processors in Alaska on accessing capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. This series will focus on mariculture business development programs and resources\, including grants and low-interest loans. Each one-hour webinar will include time for questions. \nWebinars will be held Thursdays at 10 am. You will need to register separately for each session that you wish to attend.\n \n\nWatch recorded webinars\nVisit the Access to capital for mariculture businesses website for an up-to-date list of webinars and recordings of past webinars. \nUpcoming webinars\nNovember 3\, 10 am\nAgriculture Revolving Loan Fund\nState of Alaska Department of Natural Resources \nDecember 15\, 10 am\nFarm Service Agency Loan Fund\nUSDA Farm Service Agency \nJanuary 12\, 2023\, 10 am\nNOAA federal funding opportunities\nNOAA Alaska Regional Office \nFebruary 2\, 2023\, 10am\nMariculture Incentive Grant Program\nAlaska Mariculture Alliance
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/resources-and-assistance-from-the-alaska-small-business-development-center-access-to-capital-for-mariculture-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Dunker":MAILTO:ashley.dunker@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220819T001636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T202405Z
UID:11792-1662631200-1662634800@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Mariculture Revolving Loan Fund - Access to capital for mariculture businesses
DESCRIPTION:During this one-hour webinar hosted by Alaska Sea Grant\, representatives from the Alaska Department of Commerce\, Community\, and Economic Development discussed the Mariculture Revolving Loan Fund\, and answered questions. Download the presentation slides and watch the video. \n \nAlaska Sea Grant is hosting a webinar series\, in collaboration with the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute\, for mariculture farmers\, nursery and hatchery operators\, and processors in Alaska on accessing capital for starting and expanding mariculture operations. This series will focus on mariculture business development programs and resources\, including grants and low-interest loans. Each one-hour webinar will include time for questions. \nWebinars will be held Thursdays at 10 am. You will need to register separately for each session that you wish to attend. \n\nWatch recorded webinars\nVisit the Access to capital for mariculture businesses website for an up-to-date list of webinars and recordings of past webinars. \nUpcoming webinars\nOctober 6\, 10 am\nResources and assistance from the Alaska Small Business Development Center\nAlaska Small Business Development Center \nNovember 3\, 10 am\nAgriculture Revolving Loan Fund\nState of Alaska Department of Natural Resources \nDecember 15\, 10 am\nFarm Service Agency Loan Fund\nUSDA Farm Service Agency \nJanuary 12\, 2023\, 10 am\nNOAA federal funding opportunities\nNOAA Alaska Regional Office \nFebruary 2\, 2023\, 10am\nMariculture Incentive Grant Program\nAlaska Mariculture Alliance
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/mariculture-revolving-loan-fund/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220222T203441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T151050Z
UID:9688-1650412800-1650671999@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Alaska Seaweed Handling and Processing Workshop 2022
DESCRIPTION:This three-day hands-on workshop will cover the fundamentals of starting a commercial seaweed processing business\, and will take place at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center in Kodiak\, Alaska. The course is designed for individuals interested in or already working in the seafood processing\, mariculture and food production industries. Participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses and meals outside of workshop hours. Travel support may be available for participants coming from southwest Alaska. \nTopics covered will include \n\noverview of the seaweed industry\nregulations and permitting for processing food products\nprocessing economics and business management\nprocessing equipment\nstabilization techniques\npackaging\nfood safety\nvalue-added product development\n\nMaterials for activities will be provided and lunches are included. Space is limited to 20 participants and participants will be selected based upon applicant review. All interested persons must submit an application by March 8. \nApproved applicants will be notified by March 15\, and must pay the tuition by April 1 to reserve their spots. \nGo to application
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/alaska-seaweed-handling-and-processing-workshop/
LOCATION:Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center\, 118 Trident Way\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture,seafood processing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082415
CREATED:20220125T180252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T001633Z
UID:9510-1650283200-1650286800@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Q&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions? \nState and federal regulatory agency staff and Alaska Sea Grant are offering four open Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions and provide guidance about permitting and leasing an aquatic farm site in Alaska. These sessions will be held February 14\, March 14\, April 4 and April 18 from noon–1:00 pm (AKST). \nWho will be joining us:\nAndrew Miller\, Alaska Department of Natural Resources\nCarol Brady\, Department of Environmental Conservation\nMichelle Morris\, Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game\nAlicia Bishop\, NOAA Alaska Region Aquaculture Coordinator\nRoberta Brudnik\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\nSabrina Farmer\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Melissa Good. \nRegister for this session
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/aquatic-farm-application-qa-april18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTSTAMP:20260619T082416
CREATED:20220125T164754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T170604Z
UID:9485-1649721600-1649980799@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Mariculture for Alaska’s Future: Status\, Challenges\, and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:University of Alaska Mariculture Conference\nApril 12–14\, 2022\nThe goal of this University of Alaska-sponsored Mariculture Conference is to support continued development of mariculture in Alaska through consideration of accomplishments and opportunities in the areas of research and education\, policy and regulation and industry growth. \n  \nRegistration information
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/mariculture-for-alaskas-future-status-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Juneau\, Alaska\, Juneau\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082416
CREATED:20220125T175900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T224200Z
UID:9507-1649073600-1649077200@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Q&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions?\nState and federal regulatory agency staff and Alaska Sea Grant are offering four open Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions and provide guidance about permitting and leasing an aquatic farm site in Alaska. These sessions will be held February 14\, March 14\, April 4 and April 18 from noon–1:00 pm (AKST). \nWho will be joining us:\nAndrew Miller\, Alaska Department of Natural Resources\nCarol Brady\, Department of Environmental Conservation\nMichelle Morris\, Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game\nAlicia Bishop\, NOAA Alaska Region Aquaculture Coordinator\nRoberta Brudnik\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\nSabrina Farmer\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Melissa Good. \nRegister for this session
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/aquatic-farm-application-qa-april4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082416
CREATED:20220125T175051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T224257Z
UID:9503-1647259200-1647262800@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Q&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions?\nState and federal regulatory agency staff and Alaska Sea Grant are offering four open Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions and provide guidance about permitting and leasing an aquatic farm site in Alaska. These sessions will be held February 14\, March 14\, April 4 and April 18 from noon–1:00 pm (AKST). \nWho will be joining us:\nAndrew Miller\, Alaska Department of Natural Resources\nCarol Brady\, Department of Environmental Conservation\nMichelle Morris\, Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game\nAlicia Bishop\, NOAA Alaska Region Aquaculture Coordinator\nRoberta Brudnik\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\nSabrina Farmer\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Melissa Good. \nRegister for this session \n 
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/aquatic-farm-application-qa-march/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082416
CREATED:20220125T172553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T224332Z
UID:9498-1644840000-1644843600@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Q&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions?\nState and federal regulatory agency staff and Alaska Sea Grant are offering four open Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions and provide guidance about permitting and leasing an aquatic farm site in Alaska. These sessions will be held February 14\, March 14\, April 4 and April 18 from noon–1:00 pm (AKST). \nWho will be joining us:\nAndrew Miller\, Alaska Department of Natural Resources\nCarol Brady\, Department of Environmental Conservation\nMichelle Morris\, Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game\nAlicia Bishop\, NOAA Alaska Region Aquaculture Coordinator\nRoberta Brudnik\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\nSabrina Farmer\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Melissa Good. \nRegister for this session
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/aquatic-farm-application-qa-february/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20211217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20211217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T082416
CREATED:20211209T185014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T024733Z
UID:9245-1639749600-1639753200@alaskaseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Building community capacity in kelp mariculture site suitability assessments
DESCRIPTION:Alaska has vast untapped habitat ideal for seaweed mariculture. Determining the relative suitability of sites for cultivating kelp is a complex calculation involving many factors of varying importance\, including conflict over area use\, geophysical aspects\, and biological requirements for effective farming. \nJoin Alaska Sea Grant’s mariculture specialist for a 1-hour webinar about a soon-to-be-released Site Assessment Toolkit (SAT) that promises to help current and prospective seaweed farmers more easily evaluate potential sites around Alaska. The presentation will include a demonstration of the SAT and an opportunity to ask questions. \nThis project is a joint effort of the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences\, Alaska Sea Grant\, and the Native Conservancy\, a nonprofit pioneering kelp farming in Prince William Sound and committed to revitalizing Native culture\, habitat\, health and spirituality. \n  \nRegister now \n  \n 
URL:https://alaskaseagrant.org/event/kelp-mariculture-site-presentation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:mariculture,online/distance delivery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Good":MAILTO:melissa.good@alaska.edu
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR