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News

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 10 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, April 2013: Biochemistry studies on food intake by red king crab larvae will allow researchers to tailor a diet for best survival rate and performance in the hatchery. Read more…

Fishlines, May 2013: Alaska Sea Grant releases new publications to help Alaskans change resource management laws, and to assist fish processors in labeling their product. 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

HACCP - Kodiak

June 4–6, 2013
Kodiak, Alaska

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

More conferences and symposia...