Posts Tagged ‘Kodiak’
Facilitating candidate debates on Alaska fisheries issues
The 2022 Alaska Fishery Debates were held October 3–4, with Alaska Sea Grant support behind the scenes and on stage. This year’s debates drew participation by candidates vying to be…
Read MoreSeaweed processing and handling workshop provides workforce training
Seaweed farming is a major industry worldwide, and the United States imports more than 95%—19 million tons—of its edible seaweed. Alaska has an ideal environment for producing home-grown seaweed to…
Read MoreSupervisor training for seafood processors
Alaska Sea Grant and the Applied Business program at the UAF Community and Technical College are collaborating to offer leadership and supervisory skills training for workers in the seafood processing…
Read MoreKodiak hosts regional marine science symposium
Alaska Sea Grant recently wrapped up the fourth Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium. The multi-day symposium had taken place every three years since 2011, but was cancelled in 2020 due…
Read MoreKodiak Area Marine Science Symposium 2021
Updated April 29: download the PDF Agenda/Schedule and Abstract Book. Updated April 18: see below for new listing of partnered activities for children and adults. Updated April 19: The poster presentations are…
Read MoreCANCELED: Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium 2020
Update March 12, 2020 KAMSS 2020 has been canceled due to public health concerns. The Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium organizers have discussed the risks and concerns presented by the…
Read MoreLooking to start a seaweed farm in Alaska?
Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) and partners, including Alaska Sea Grant, are excited to announce a new training program for people interested in starting a seaweed farm. The program will be held…
Read MoreKodiak workshop helps fishing community build resilience
More than 70 people gathered in Kodiak recently for a workshop to address how the island community can build resilience and adaptability in the face of climate change. The October…
Read MoreAdapt Kodiak: a coastal resilience workshop
Check-in and coffee starts at 8 am Thursday, with the program kicking off at 8:30. Download the agenda with video conference links. Adapt Kodiak is a workshop dedicated to the…
Read MoreKodiak agent works with tribes to keep residents safe from PSP
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a significant concern in Alaska, where many residents harvest clams, mussels and other bivalves for food and recreation. PSP is of particular concern in the…
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