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News

UA seeks state funding for marine extension in six coastal communities

Marine Advisory Program asks Alaska Legislature to fund offices in six coastal communities.

Juneau takes first place in 13th annual Tsunami ocean sciences competition

See the Alaska Tsunami Bowl Web site for complete competition results.

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?

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 news: agent appointed to boating board, agent funding sought, partnership formed with ecotour company to promote science education.

Read more.

Fishlines

Alaska Sea Grant is funding six research projects in 2010-2012, involving Alaska fisheries, marine ecosystems, sea otters, and zooplankton.

Read about this and more in Fishlines, our monthly in-house newsletter.

From the Bookstore

Hot off the Press!

2010 Alaska Coastal Calendar The 2010 edition of the award-winning Alaska Coastal Calendar series offers a glimpse of the raw beauty of the Last Frontier, while short narratives offer insight and information.

Field Guide to Squids and Octopods of the Eastern North Pacific and Bering SeaOur newest color-illustrated field guide, Field Guide to Squids and Octopods of the Eastern North Pacific and Bering Sea, removes the shroud of mystery surrounding the squids and octopuses of Alaska seas. A must-have for fisheries biologists and anyone fascinated by these tentacled subjects of science and sea lore.

Clean Boating for AlaskansWe all have a stake in keeping pollution out of Alaska's seas and off our beaches. Clean Boating for Alaskans is a new, free, booklet full of "green" boating tips you can use to keep our harbors and the waters around them clean.

More than 200 additional books and videos are available from the Alaska Sea Grant Bookstore. Check out our newest releases.

Meetings

Ecosystems 2010: Global Progress on Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management

26th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
November 8–11, 2010
Anchorage, Alaska

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

27th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
September 2011
Anchorage, Alaska

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About Us

Who we are and what we do.

Research

Education

Marine Education Resources

Publications, marine mammal field guide pages, and other educational resources offered by Alaska Sea Grant.

Alaska Seas and Rivers Curriculum

New standards-based marine/aquatic science units for grades K–8.

National Ocean Sciences Bowl—Alaska Region

An annual high school science competition.

Sea Grant Fellowships

Fellowship opportunities in marine policy, fisheries, and more.

MESAS Fellowships

Alaska Sea Grant is helping UAF promote Marine Ecosystem Sustainability in the Arctic and Subarctic (MESAS) fellowships. Read more on our Fellowships page or visit the MESAS Web site.

Extension

Our Marine Advisory Program offers technical assistance and information to individuals and businesses that enjoy and depend on Alaska's seas and coasts.

Program Administration

Information on submitting reports, funding and fellowships, administrative documents, and more. Also see National Sea Grant Program.

Partners and Links

Hundreds of marine resources on the web.