Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium 2027

We are excited to announce the Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium (KAMSS) returns this spring, marking our sixth regional symposium. This event, held every three years, brings together the Kodiak community and scientists to discuss important marine science and research impacting our well-being. 

Sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant, KAMSS provides a platform for scientists, researchers, educators, and community members to share their findings. The symposium helps residents understand how Kodiak's watershed and marine environments function and change, impacting our resources, lives, and livelihoods. It also encourages researchers to collaborate on integrated, cooperative, and community-inspired marine research.

KAMSS 2027 will feature oral and poster presentations spanning various aspects of Kodiak's marine environment. Embracing a cross-disciplinary approach, presentations will stimulate dialogue among various fields while facilitated discussions will be integrated throughout to encourage engagement.

Steering Committee

• Julie Matweyou (chair), UAF Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
• Alisa Abookire, Alaska Coastal Observations and Research
• Robin Corcoran, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
• Ashley Dunker (event logistics), Alaska Sea Grant
• Tina Fairbanks, Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association,
• Brian Himelbloom, University of Alaska Fairbanks (retired)
• Mike Litzow, NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center
• Molly Odell, Alutiiq Museum
• Theresa Peterson, Alaska Marine Conservation Council
• Cindy Trussell, UAA Kodiak College
• Andie Wall, Kodiak Area Native Association

For questions, contact Julie Matweyou.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2027 Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium.