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The Perfect Storm: Establishing a Pilot Farm in the Alaska Peninsula
OnlineLearn about a collaborative effort to support seaweed mariculture development that involves constructing a pilot farm to investigate viability in new locations, and aims to develop the workforce by training interested stakeholders and students. The Sea Grant network has established a National Seaweed Hub to serve as a science-based, non-advocacy resource for the domestic seaweed and seaweed aquaculture industry. This collaboration provides a framework to share information, address challenges, identify needs, and find opportunities in this emerging industry.
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Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, Spring 2020
Alaska Sea Grant Anchorage Office 1007 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK, United StatesDo 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…
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Alaska Marine Policy Forum—March 2020
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. Recent forum summary: January 2020…
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Socially Distant and Locally Sourced: Selling Your Seafood Dockside
OnlineThe recording of the webinar is now available, below. Are you considering alternative markets for your commercial catch in this period of social distancing? Increased interest in buying foods directly from the producer and other market changes caused by COVID-19 may present new opportunities for fishermen. Join seafood and marketing experts from Alaska Sea Grant…
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Petersburg Science Series: Shrimp and Crab in Southeast Alaska’s Changing Waters
OnlineSherry Tamone of the University of Alaska Southeast will talk about her research into spot prawns and various crab species in Southeast Alaska, with a focus on the impact of ocean acidification on shrimp and molt timing in Dungeness crab. This installment of the Petersburg Science Series will be hosted through remote conferencing only, to…
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Introduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business — Spring 2020
OnlineIntroduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business is a five-session online workshop for those considering or currently involved in direct marketing of seafood in Alaska. Topics include regulations marketing business planning quality discussion with direct marketers Presenters include seafood marketing and quality specialists, regulatory officials, and experienced direct marketers. The workshop, limited…
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COVID-19 Economic Relief for Alaska’s Small Seafood Businesses
OnlineInformation from the Webinar PDF of presentation slides including resource links Video recording of the webinar (View on YouTube) COVID-19 Economic Relief: Guidance for Alaska Seafood Businesses (bulletin) The CARES Act was created to provide economic relief to those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. In this webinar, we will cover provisions for small businesses through…
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The Story of Plastic—Petersburg film screening and community conversation
Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg, AK, United StatesPetersburg’s Reduce Plastic Use group, with support from the Petersburg Community Foundation, is hosting a virtual screening and community conversation about the new documentary “The Story of Plastic.” We’ll watch the 95-minute film on our own from our homes and then join a community conversation via online conference at 8:00 pm. Register here for access…
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Alaska Marine Policy Forum — May 2020
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,…
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Petersburg Science Series presentation “A plastic waste crossroads: How can we address the problem?”
OnlineOnline for residents of Petersburg, Alaska. The Petersburg Science Series presents a talk and conversation via online videoconferencing hosted by the Reduce Plastic Use Petersburg group. The talk will cover the extent of the problem in Southeast Alaska, what the Reduce Plastic Use group has done to address it locally, and what we are planning…