Development and Implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) for Ammonia Refrigeration Facilities

A colorful array of pipes labeled “Ammonia” run through an industrial space.

Gain the knowledge and tools to build a stronger safety culture in your workplace through this two-day class held at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center. Participants will learn specific OSHA requirements for each of the 14 PSM elements and will be examined using practical, hands-on approaches. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged.

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Ammonia Refrigeration Operator

ammonia refrigeration unit in a processing plant.

This certification course for ammonia refrigeration operators covers codes and standards, mechanical integrity, document control and records management,
project planning, contractor management, and management of change.

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Oyster Farming 101 (2026)

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This free three-day workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about Pacific oysters and oyster farming in Alaska. No previous oyster farming experience is needed. Participants will learn about…

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Kodiak Kelp Nursery Workshop 2026

Woman in parka and a GreenWave knit cap in a lab holds a brown cylinder covered in kelp seed.

Now accepting applications Alaska Sea Grant is now accepting applications for a three-day, hands-on kelp nursery workshop in partnership with GreenWave. The training will be held at the Kodiak Seafood…

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A seafood success story

A smiling middle-aged man with big black and gray hair and a graying beard, in a blue shirt and black baseball cap.

A 14-hour shift can’t dampen Jake Merzoian’s enthusiasm for Alaska Sea Grant. “I’m really aspiring to get into upper management, and here’s this program that’s been able to help me…

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From fungi to foam

A man stands next to a 2.5-foot model of a house wall insulated with wood and mycelium foam.

An innovative alternative to Styrofoam might be growing in your backyard.  A team led by University of Alaska Anchorage researcher Philippe Amstislavski is exploring how mycelium, the root structure of…

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