Oyster Farming 101 (2026)

Three men on a skiff holding handsfull of small oysters for the camera

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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Return to Moss Island

A woman in a blue rainjacket smiles at the camera, holding a large oyster in each hand.

Roxy Reynolds’ Alaska Sea Grant Mariculture Summer Apprenticeship was a homecoming in the most literal sense. Reynolds apprenticed at the Moss Island Oyster Farm, a Kachemak Bay enterprise founded by…

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Oyster Hatchery and Nursery Training

closeup of two hands holding oysters

This three-day workshop will provide an introduction to the early life stages of oysters, including the techniques necessary for running a shellfish hatchery for commercial, research, or restoration purposes. The…

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Oyster Farm Operations Workshop

FlipFarm system on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

Alaska Sea Grant invites applications for a three-day Oyster Farm Operations Workshop on Prince of Wales Island. This workshop will give new and prospective oyster farmers comprehensive training on the…

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2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska

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Save the date for the Mariculture Conference of Alaska, an opportunity to meet with members of the mariculture industry, hear from mariculture experts, and connect with farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders and other professionals.

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