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    Alaska Knowledge, Science, and Education Alliance

    Accepting applications through March 31, from educators and from elders and other experts, to co-create lessons focused on marine-related anchoring phenomenon in the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill region.

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    2026 Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium

    Coming to Kodiak, May 5–8.

Enhancing the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska's marine and freshwater resources through research, outreach, and education

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Research

We are charged by Congress to conduct scientific research that enhances the wise use and conservation of our coastal and marine resources.

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Marine Advisory

Our outreach and technical assistance programs help Alaskans wisely use, conserve, and enjoy Alaska's marine and coastal resources.

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Education

Resources and professional development for K–12 educators. Public education and training in coastal communities. Student awards and fellowships.

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Upcoming Events, Classes, and Trainings

Alaska Sea Grant News

Fellowship spotlight: Mack Hughes

May 6, 2025

Data collected on intertidal communities and nearshore predators help track the health of Alaska’s marine ecosystems. Monitoring species such as sea stars, sea otters, shorebirds, and sea ducks also offers…

2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska: Connecting, collaborating, and growing

April 23, 2025

In February, the largest Mariculture Conference of Alaska to date was held in Sitka, Alaska, bringing together over 300 industry experts, farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders, and other professionals to…

Fellowship spotlight: Addie Norgaard

April 21, 2025

Energy costs in rural Alaska are costly and irregular, and many communities are powered by diesel generators. Motivated to find solutions that are both cost-effective and reliable, communities are getting…

Bringing knowledge bearers, scientists, and educators together

April 17, 2025

The Community Organized Restoration and Learning network (CORaL) is excited to kick off the Alaska Knowledge, Science, and Education Alliance (AKSEA) this fall. AKSEA aims to foster connections across the…

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