About Alaska Sea Grant

Who we are

Alaska Sea Grant is a university-based program that is part of a national network of Sea Grant programs in all the coastal and Great Lakes states.

What we do

We fund marine research, provide education and extension services, and distribute information about Alaska's seas and coasts.

Who we do this for

We provide funding to scientific researchers and graduate students. Our Marine Advisory Program is for fishermen, boat operators, tour guides, the seafood industry, and pretty much anyone else who makes a living from or enjoys the waters of Alaska. We produce and distribute a variety of publications for the general public, K–12 educators, fishermen, and others. And (of course) we also publish the results of Sea Grant–sponsored research.

Our scientists, marine advisory agents, resource specialists, and communicators are dedicated to understanding how our marine ecosystem works, finding ways to benefit from and maintain the bounty of our beautiful seas and coasts, and passing that knowledge on to you.

We are assisted by an advisory committee that represents a broad spectrum of agencies and private industry throughout Alaska.

Who does what, and where

To find a person or a position, take a look at our staff directory. To find out where MAP agents are located, see the MAP staff listing by region. Or check out our map of program offices around the state.

Want to learn more?

If you're interested in the research we do, check out our research project directory. If you'd like to see what we publish and distribute, visit our bookstore. We produce radio stories, and we conduct scientific meetings and a variety of workshops. Visit our Marine Advisory Program to see what kinds of extension services we offer.