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Survey examines economic impact of halibut-sablefish quota system
Economically speaking, are Alaska's coastal communities better off now, or worse, as a result of quota share fishery management?
This year's Alaska regional ocean sciences bowl will be biggest ever
The Alaska Tsunami Bowl will have 22 teams in its regional competition on February 5–7 in Seward, Alaska. A record number of students, coaches, and volunteers are participating this year. Sixteen of the teams (another record number) will be giving 20-minute oral presentations of their research projects. All 22 teams will compete in the quiz bowl matches. See the Alaska Tsunami Bowl Web site for the schedule of events, a list of teams, and other information.
Research biologist Jim Swingle joins Alaska Sea Grant
Jim Swingle joins Alaska Sea Grant to continue work on the Alaska King Crab Research, Rehabilitation and Biology Program (AKCRRAB).
Marine Advisory Program news highlights
- MAP looks to Alaska Legislature for funding: The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is requesting funding for MAP offices in six communities/regions of the state that are currently funded solely by short-term grants.
- Terry Johnson appointed to Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council: Alaska Governor Sean Parnell recently appointed Terry Johnson, MAP's Marine Recreation Specialist, to the Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council.
- MAP helps local ecotour company expand science education: The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program has joined with Southeast Alaska eco-business Gastineau Guiding Company and the Marine Conservation Alliance to expand a unique cruise ship visitor tour.
Graduate students can launch a career shaping national marine policy, with a Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
Read about this and more in Fishlines, our monthly in-house newsletter.
