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News

Paula Cullenberg to lead Alaska Sea Grant

Paula Cullenberg will be the new director of Alaska Sea Grant starting in July 2013.

Salmon Quality for Gillnet Fisheries video series

Nine short videos offer helpful hints for maintaining the intrinsic high quality of Alaska salmon.

Seafood scientist Chuck Crapo retiring

(SFOS news release)

Alaska Sea Grant seafood scientist Chuck Crapo is retiring after 30 years of service, teaching, and research in the field of seafood science.

Alaska Marine Policy Forum

Alaska Sea Grant and the Alaska Ocean Observing System host a bimonthly one-hour conference call with Alaska participants interested in marine policy. The next call is July 17 at 1 pm Alaska Time. Join us to hear the latest about marine funding, legislation, and state and federal policy. Visit the AOOS website for contact information and notes from previous calls.

Alaska Sea Grant in the news—

Bristol Bay improves salmon quality: Dillingham MAP agent Izetta Chambers’ comments on salmon quality were picked up by media across the state, and a few other places too. See our In the News section for links to stories.

Alaska Tsunami Bowl generates wave of media coverage: The recent Alaska Region National Ocean Sciences Bowl resulted in media coverage from Juneau to Bethel.

Newsletters

AKCRRAB News Flash, May 2013: Crab biologists successfully rear red king crab in the hatchery, from adult females wild-caught near Kodiak, Alaska. Read more…

Fishlines, June 2013: Paula Cullenberg will take over as Alaska Sea Grant director starting in July 2013—she will continue to support research and students, marine extension to Alaska communities, and marine resource education. Read more...

Charter bLog, Winter 2012: New blog includes posts about the halibut catch sharing plan, charter halibut management, and other topics, including some of interest to recreational anglers and boaters. Read more...

From the Bookstore

Fishing for Pollock in a Sea of Change

Alaska pollock support one of the largest fisheries in the world, and the biggest fishery where catches are used for human consumption. This book relates the history of the Bering Sea pollock fishery and its management from World War II to present.

Fishing People of the North: Cultures, Economies, and Management Responding to Change

This book provides a medium for anthropologists, fishery managers, fishing families, indigenous leaders, and others to explore the human dimensions of fishery systems.

Alaska Oyster Growers Manual, 4th edition

So you want to start an oyster farm or expand your current farm? This manual includes recommended culture techniques, explanations of various culture systems, business planning assistance, a guide to obtaining permits and leases, and much more.

More than 200 additional books and videos are available from the Alaska Sea Grant Bookstore.

Check out our new releases.

Meetings

2013 Arctic Science Conference

Fisheries and Watersheds: Food Security, Education and Sustainability
September 26–28, 2013
Kodiak, Alaska

Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute

A training program for future leaders in the seafood industry
October 29, 2013–March 18, 2014
Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit V

December 10–12, 2013
Anchorage, Alaska

Fisheries Bycatch: Global Issues and Creative Solutions

29th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
May 13–16, 2014
Anchorage, Alaska

More conferences and symposia...