Seafood HACCP Segment 2 — February 2026
2026-02-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Anchorage)
Alaska Sea Grant offers Seafood HACCP Segment 2 practical training via online video conferencing, conducted at the specified time with a live instructor.

The class will cover the principles of HACCP and provide the tools and training to create a seafood HACCP plan. Students will need to register for and complete the Segment 1 training online prior to February 27 through the National Seafood HACCP Alliance for Training and Education. The Segment 1 training has a separate registration and fee.

You can register here for your Segment 2 training using the button below, prior to completing Segment 1, just be sure to complete the Segment 1 training before February 27.

This course meets the requirement for HACCP Segment 2. Participants will attend this HACCP training live, using online video conferencing to complete the practical training session. The training will be conducted February 27 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Kodiak residents are eligible for scholarships covering registration fees, thanks to funding from Kodiak Island Borough. Please contact Marc Solano for the discount code.

All seafood processors in Alaska are required to have an approved Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan. This class prepares the participant to develop this plan.

Class size is limited to 20 participants. A basic HACCP certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials is awarded upon completion of the class.

Register now

Course instructor: Chris Sannito, Seafood Technology Specialist

Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory ProgramKodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center

• Seafood processing• Environmental compliance• Product development• Small business operations• HACCP• Commercial fish smoking

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

2026 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
2026-03-10 00:00 - 2026-03-12 23:59 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, 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.

Alaska Marine Policy Forum – March 2026
2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join 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.

Previous forum summaries

Use the button below to register and receive your personalized link to join the Zoom meeting. You will have the option to add this to your calendar.

Register now

Please email Dawn Montano to be added to the announcement list. If you would like to speak on the call or have ideas for topics, please email Ginny Eckert

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Seafood HACCP Segment 2 — March 2026
2026-03-27 09:00 - 16:00
Alaska Sea Grant offers Seafood HACCP Segment 2 practical training via online video conferencing, conducted at the specified time with a live instructor.

The class will cover the principles of HACCP and provide the tools and training to create a seafood HACCP plan. Students will need to register for and complete the Segment 1 training online prior to March 27 through the National Seafood HACCP Alliance for Training and Education. The Segment 1 training has a separate registration and fee.

You can register here for your Segment 2 training using the button below, prior to completing Segment 1, just be sure to complete the Segment 1 training before March 27.

This course meets the requirement for HACCP Segment 2. Participants will attend this HACCP training live, using online video conferencing to complete the practical training session. The training will be conducted March 27 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Kodiak residents are eligible for scholarships covering registration fees, thanks to funding from Kodiak Island Borough. Please contact Marc Solano for the discount code.

All seafood processors in Alaska are required to have an approved Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan. This class prepares the participant to develop this plan.

Class size is limited to 20 participants. A basic HACCP certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials is awarded upon completion of the class.

Register now

Course instructor: Chris Sannito, Seafood Technology Specialist

Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory ProgramKodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center

• Seafood processing• Environmental compliance• Product development• Small business operations• HACCP• Commercial fish smoking

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Oyster Hatchery and Nursery Training
2026-03-31 00:00 - 2026-04-02 23:59 | OceansAlaska Hatchery, Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901, United States
Oyster broodstock being prepared for spawning. Photo by Lee House.

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 and Alaska Sea Grant on hands-on activities such as oyster spawning, microalgae counting, and seed sorting.

Other topics covered will include:

Basic biology/anatomy including dissection

Microalgae production techniques

Spawning

Larval rearing

Seed setting

Site selection and water quality

Land-based nursery rearing

FLUPSY production

Sara Ebersole explaining microalgae culture at an Oyster Hatchery Workshop. Photo by Melissa Good/Alaska Sea Grant.

Space is limited to twelve individuals and applications are required. While all are welcome to apply, preference will be given to Alaska residents and active oyster farmers. The workshop fee is $50, and travel and lodging for participants will be covered. Apply online by February 13, 2026.

Application to attend

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

2026 Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference
2026-04-07 00:00 - 2026-04-09 23:59
The 18th Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference (WAISC) brings together people invested in sharing local knowledge and science important to rural communities in Western Alaska.

The 2026 conference will highlight needs to maintain strength, health, and subsistence lifestyles while moving forward during rapid transitions within the environment, ecology, and industries of Western Alaska. A conference priority is the continued sharing of knowledge across cultural boundaries.

Ammonia Refrigeration Operator
2026-04-13 00:00 - 2026-04-17 23:59
This training focuses on equipment commonly found in Alaskan seafood processing operations, including plate freezers, ice machines, and refrigerated seawater heat exchangers. Workers are trained for Alaska conditions, including the seasonal nature of the systems and facilities, typical maintenance periods, and running seasonal projects.

Basic BAADER Technician
2026-04-20 00:00 - 2026-04-24 23:59
This basic BAADER technician class is designed for individuals with 1–2 years of general mechanic experience and focuses on high-speed filleting machines (BAADER 212/52). Topics include knife sharpening, basic assembly, standard settings, identifying wear and tear, reading electrical schematics, BAADER 052 skinner training, and running fish over the machine.

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Advanced BAADER Technician
2026-04-27 00:00 - 2026-05-01 23:59
This advanced BAADER technician class focuses on high-speed filleting machines (BAADER 212/52) and is intended for individuals who have already completed basic BAADER training. Topics include a review of basic machine knowledge, electrical fault finding and analysis, parameter configuration, production adjustments, and running fish over the machine.

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Scaled Seafood: Business Planning Workshop – Petersburg
2026-04-27 17:00 - 2026-04-28 20:00 | Petersburg Community Center: Activity Room, 500 North 3rd Street, Petersburg, Alaska, 99833, United States
The Scale Seafood: Business Planning Workshop is a two-day event that will be held from 5–8 p.m. both days at the Petersburg Community Center Activity Room.

During the workshop, participants will learn writing tips to help them put their business ideas on paper, use a pro forma to forecast revenue and expenses, and learn how to identify their market niche.

Dinner will be served both days. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 5 p.m. to grab a plate; instruction begins at 5:30 p.m.

Register now

Sunny Rice(907) 772-3381sunny.rice@alaska.edu

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Sanitation Control Procedures for Seafood Processors - 2026
2026-05-01 09:00 - 16:00
The one-day sanitation control procedures workshop is designed for all seafood processors. It covers the basic 8 points of sanitation as well as documentation requirements. Several demonstrations will be conducted for using test kits to monitor common sanitizer residuals.

This is an interactive workshop held online via videoconference. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link before the event.

The sanitation control procedures workshop is developed and sanctioned by AFDO (Association of Food and Drug Officials).

Kodiak residents are eligible for scholarships covering registration fees, thanks to funding from Kodiak Island Borough. Please contact Marc Solano for the discount code.

Register now

Course instructor: Chris Sannito, Seafood Technology Specialist

Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory ProgramKodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center

• Seafood processing• Environmental compliance• Product development• Small business operations• HACCP• Commercial fish smoking

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

2026 Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
2026-05-05 00:00 - 2026-05-08 23:59 | Kodiak Marketplace, 111 West Rezanof Drive, Kodiak, AK, 99615, United States
Save the date! The next Wakefield Fisheries Symposium will be held in Kodiak, with the theme “Marine heat waves at high latitudes: Tools for tracking and supporting fisheries resilience.” For over 40 years, the series has brought scientists from high-latitude countries to Alaska to share their work.

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Scaled Seafood: Business Planning Workshop — Cordova
2026-05-14 00:00 - 2026-05-15 23:59 | Cordova District Fishermen United Office, 509 1st Street, Cordova, Alaska, 99574, United States
Thursday, May 14: 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, May 15: 9 a.m. – noon

The Scale Seafood: Business Planning Workshop is a two-day event held from 5–8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, and 9 a.m.–noon Friday, May 15, at the Cordova District Fishermen United office.

During the workshop, participants will learn writing tips to help them put their business ideas on paper, use a pro forma to forecast revenue and expenses, and learn how to identify their market niche.

Dinner will be served on Thursday and breakfast on Friday.

Register now

John Williams, Fisheries Workforce Specialist, CordovaAlaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Arctic Research Open House — 2026
2026-05-14 16:00 - 19:00 | UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus on West Ridge, 2150 Koyukuk Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775, United States
Arctic Research Open House is an annual Arctic-research event for the community, demonstrating the science happening at UAF! Join this free event on May 14. to see how Arctic-research is relevant to you. Participate in scientific interactives, watch live demos, earn free prizes and stick around to grab a bite from a local food truck.

All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by a guardian.

Alaska Marine Policy Forum – May 2026
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00
Join 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.

Previous forum summaries

Use the button below to register and receive your personalized link to join the Zoom meeting. You will have the option to add this to your calendar.

Register now

Please email Dawn Montano to be added to the announcement list. If you would like to speak on the call or have ideas for topics, please email Ginny Eckert.

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Kodiak Seaweed Processing and Product Development Workshop
2026-06-15 00:00 - 2026-06-17 23:59 | Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK, 99615, 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 both foundational instruction and hands-on activities.

Topics will include:

Seafood safety and handling best practices

Labeling requirements and regulatory considerations

Business planning for value-added seaweed products

Development of food products incorporating seaweed

Development of cosmetic extracts

Agricultural applications including biostimulants

This workshop emphasizes applied learning and product development, with participants creating and testing seaweed-based products. Selected participant-developed products will be showcased at the Kodiak Kelp Festival the following week.

Space is limited and an application is required. Priority will be given to Alaska residents and individuals actively engaged in mariculture or food product development. Limited travel and lodging support is available and will be awarded through the application process. The workshop fee is $50.

Applications closed May 10.

For more information

Commercial Fishing Boot Camp - Petersburg
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-17 16:00 | John Hanson Sr. Community Hall, 12 North 1st Street, Petersburg, Alaska, 99833
9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day

The Commercial Fishing Boot Camp is a training event for middle and high school students interested in commercial fishing. This workshop will educate future commercial fishermen on subjects relevant to careers in the commercial fishing industry, and provide hands-on deckhand skills, tips and considerations when buying and running a fishing business, lessons on the science and management of fisheries, and safety on the water.

Register now

Alaska Marine Policy Forum – July 2026
2026-07-15 13:00 - 14:00

Alaska Marine Policy Forum – September 2026
2026-09-16 13:00 - 14:00

Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, Fall 2026/Spring 2027
2026-11-02 00:00 - 2026-11-06 23:59
Photo by Alaska Sea Grant.

Do 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 engineers, human resources, and corporate or administrative personnel who have leadership potential. Others who might benefit include direct marketers, small seafood processors or others closely involved in the seafood industry who process seafood. ASPLI provides the technical training needed in the seafood industry to master leadership and management skills.

Participants will attend both a one week fall training and one week spring training, as well as complete an in-house project in between.

Session 1: November 2–6, 2026, in Kodiak

Session 1 of ASPLI runs November 2–6, 2026, at the UAF Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, where participants will learn from seafood faculty and local experts. Topics include the science of seafood, shelf life, quality and safety of Alaska’s fishery products, product development, lean manufacturing, new technologies, and seafood marketing. Participants will get hands-on experience in the KSMSC pilot plant, and local seafood plant managers will offer perspectives on the seafood industry and management.

In-plant project

After the Kodiak session, ASPLI participants will return to their jobs and work with an in-house mentor to identify and complete a project that has an impact on plant operations.

Session 2: March 1–5, 2027, in Anchorage

The final ASPLI session will convene in Anchorage, March 1-5, 2027, focused on leadership training, project management, human resources, regulatory environment, and developing effective management styles. Experienced seafood leaders, government regulators, and management consultants will lead the classes. The goal is to develop confidence, skills, and the big-picture understanding needed by tomorrow’s managers.

The program fee is $2,400 per person if they work for processors with an Alaska presence who are also Alaska Research Consortium (ARC) members. For those who work for processors with an Alaska presence but no ARC membership, the fee is $2,600. Those who work for processors without operations in Alaska pay $2,800 per person.

Photo courtesy of Brian Himbelbloom.

Employers will be responsible for airfare and lodging to and from the training sites. University of Alaska Fairbanks vocational training funds partially offset the cost of ASPLI—the full value of this training program is estimated at $6,400 per person.

See ASPLI sample agenda (PDF; from previous event, subject to revision).

Questions?

Marc Solano, Seafood Processing Workforce Development Coordinator, 907-486-1505, marc.solano@alaska.edu

Quentin Fong, Seafood Marketing Specialist, 907-486-1516, qsfong@alaska.edu

Chris Sannito, Seafood Technology Specialist, 907-486-1535, csannito@alaska.edu

Application instructions

If you have an employee who would benefit from ASPLI and you wish to be a sponsor, direct the prospective participant to fill out and submit an online application.

To qualify for this program, the person must be employed by a seafood processor or own a seafood processing facility, and be able to commit to the full schedule of events:

November 2-6, 2026, in Kodiak

November 2026–March 2027 in-plant project with a mentor

March 1-5, 2027, in Anchorage

As part of the application process, applicants must identify a mentor who can provide professional guidance during the training period as well as help with an in-plant project. The mentor can be a supervisor or other employee in your seafood processing plant, or someone from a regional nonprofit organization. Applicants must also provide the name of a financial sponsor who will support the required contribution.

Please answer all questions on the application.

Deadline: Applications should be submitted by September 30, 2026. Applications received after this date may be accepted if there is space available. You will be notified of acceptance by email, normally within a few working days of receipt of your application. Payment will be due by October 16, 2026.

Apply now

Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska 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.

Alaska Marine Policy Forum – November 2026
2026-11-18 13:00 - 14:00

Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, Spring 2027
2027-03-01 00:00 - 2027-03-05 23:59
