Posts Tagged ‘University of Alaska Fairbanks’
Research fellow excels in HAB lab collab
Courtney White only spent one summer in Kodiak, but it clearly left an impression. “On paper, I applied for a three-month fellowship,” said White, who aided in harmful algal bloom…
Read MoreHello from our new science communicator
By Tom Moran A bold new era has begun at Alaska Sea Grant. Okay, that’s incredibly hyperbolic, but there has been a noteworthy change here in the Fairbanks office, as…
Read MoreCombining local knowledge and new technology to study spotted seals
Spotted seals are a vital part of Alaska’s Arctic marine ecosystems and a crucial resource for many coastal Iñupiaq communities. Yet despite their cultural and ecological significance, these elusive marine…
Read MorePlastic Free July: Fishermen take action for cleaner coasts
Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce single-use plastics, much of which end up in streams, rivers, and oceans. In Alaska, we’re partnering with leaders in coastal communities…
Read MoreResearchers gain insights on Iliamna Lake salmon populations
The Bristol Bay commercial fishery is the world’s largest producer of wild sockeye salmon. Alaska Sea Grant-supported researchers are working to provide new information for the region’s fisheries managers to…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant Site Review Public Notice
Public comments sought for Alaska Sea Grant Review Deadline is March 31, 2025 Alaska Sea Grant will be reviewed on April 8–10, 2025 by a team convened by the National…
Read MoreResearch on pink salmon in the Arctic learns from people, place, fish
The Arctic is changing, and scientists and residents alike are interested to understand both the reasons for and impacts of these changes, including how it’s affecting fish populations that Alaskans…
Read MoreAlaska Sea Grant welcomes new shellfish mariculture specialist
Alaska Sea Grant is pleased to announce the addition of James Crimp as the program’s shellfish mariculture specialist, based in Juneau, Alaska. Crimp will help foster the sustainable growth of…
Read MoreAlaska student selected for Sea Grant Knauss fellowship
Alaska Sea Grant is thrilled to announce that Connie Melovidov, a University of Alaska Fairbanks master’s student, will begin a Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. next year. The…
Read MoreCommunity-led projects to remove marine debris around Alaska
Alaska Sea Grant, together with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program, is pleased to announce seven recommended marine debris removal projects…
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