Alaska Trollers Association – Alaska Sea Grant

Local partnerships build understanding of ocean dynamics in Southeast Alaska

By Kate Barber | April 15, 2024

Woman bending over open water, holding a CTD device in left hand, rope in right hand, while leaning on the back of a research boat. Low clouds and mountains can barely be seen in the distance.

With over 30,000 km of shoreline, Alaska is home to some of the world’s richest fisheries. In Southeast Alaska, like much of the state, coastal communities depend on commercial and…

Fishermen-led projects increase understanding of Southeast Alaska ecosystem

By Alaska Sea Grant | February 27, 2023

Troller fishing boat in the fog, with snowy mountains in the distance.

Managers, biologists and oceanographers need information to understand the marine habitat and distribution of salmon and other fish. Meanwhile, Southeast Alaska’s approximately 1,500 salmon trollers are on the water throughout…