Posts Tagged ‘seaweed farming’
Foundations of Kelp Farming: a hands-on workshop intensive
Time: 9am–5pm each day Originally scheduled for the week prior, the new dates for this workshop are March 21–24. This is a hands-on workshop for learning how to start…
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 MoreAlaska aquaculture permitting support bolsters new aquatic farm applications
Alaska’s burgeoning mariculture industry, which includes shellfish and seaweed farming, has substantial economic potential for coastal communities. The path to establish an aquatic farm is challenging, as prospective farmers are…
Read MoreQ&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions? State and federal regulatory…
Read MoreQ&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions? State and federal regulatory…
Read MoreQ&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions? State and federal regulatory…
Read MoreQ&A Session: State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application but have some questions? State and federal regulatory…
Read MoreBuilding community capacity in kelp mariculture site suitability assessments
Alaska has vast untapped habitat ideal for seaweed mariculture. Determining the relative suitability of sites for cultivating kelp is a complex calculation involving many factors of varying importance, including conflict…
Read MoreAlaska Aquaculture Permitting Portal and Guidance
Join Alaska Sea Grant for a 1-hour webinar to talk about the newly launched Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Portal website and companion guidance booklet. Current and prospective aquatic farmers in Alaska…
Read MoreAlaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival
We are pleased to announce the Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival, taking place virtually on Zoom and streamed live on Facebook from coastal communities around the state. Leading up to…
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