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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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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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