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Fishing industry backs Alaska Sea Grant funding

June 15, 2017

Alaska’s largest commercial fishing trade organization supports continued funding of Alaska Sea Grant. Alaska Sea Grant is one of 33 programs in coastal and Great Lakes states, plus Puerto Rico…

From fish waste to Fido snacks: turning pollock skins into pet treats

June 13, 2017

Chris Sannito’s dog Sammy is really happy that his owner is developing a tasty pet treat made out of pollock skins. The pet treats are not stinky to humans, but…

Study: China could buy more Alaska wild salmon

June 8, 2017

A rising middle class, a growing economy and increasing concerns about food safety and pollution in China are creating opportunities for Alaska to sell more wild salmon to Chinese consumers, according to a new report.

Shoreline monitoring in Goodnews Bay, Alaska, will help residents map changes

July 18, 2016

Goodnews Bay, Alaska—If a storm wreaks havoc on coastal Goodnews Bay, Alaska, new research by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists may help the town qualify for relief funding. Efforts to…

Research will map risk of invasive aquatic weeds in Alaska

June 13, 2016

Anchorage, Alaska—Waterbodies all over Alaska are at risk for being inhabited by elodea, an invasive waterweed that can interfere with salmon spawning and deplete lake nutrients. New research aims to…

Pollock fishermen may struggle to maintain catch numbers as oceans change

June 10, 2016

Juneau, Alaska—The behavior of pollock fishermen may yield insights about the effects of climate change on fishing operations, according to preliminary findings of a University of Alaska Fairbanks student researcher.…

Baker steers Alaska fishermen toward success

April 27, 2016

Cordova, Alaska—With the dual perspective of a commercial fisherman and educator, Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory agent Torie Baker strives to help Cordova fishermen connect with each other and run…

Ginny Eckert inspires big-picture thinking in her research and students

March 9, 2016

Juneau, Alaska—Ginny Eckert likes having a comprehensive understanding of the world around her. Her work as the associate director of research at Alaska Sea Grant and professor at the University…

Burgeoning sea otter population in southern Southeast Alaska depletes commercial fishery species

January 25, 2016

Juneau, Alaska—Sea otters enjoy feeding on sea cucumbers, sea urchins, Dungeness crabs and geoducks. Unfortunately, so do people. In southern Southeast Alaska, commercial fisheries for these invertebrate species provide income…

Glacier silt hinders establishment of kelp bed communities

January 12, 2016

Kachemak Bay, Alaska—Long-term build up of silt from glacier melt is limiting growth and establishment of kelp beds in Kachemak Bay, according to an ongoing project by University of Alaska…

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