en-us http://www.alaskaseagrant.org/ Marine education, research, and technology transfer to the public, supported by the University of Alaska and NOAA. Sea Grant plays a vital role in fisheries management, seafood safety, and marine engineering. http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2013/may.php Alaska Sea Grant published two new bulletins for Alaska seafood harvesters and processors; three events coming up in 2013--Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute; Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit; and Fisheries and Watersheds: Food Security, Education and Sustainability Conference. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:26:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1304akcrrab.html 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. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:38:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2013/april.php Key messages delivered at 28th Wakefield Fisheries Symposium: arctic marine life populations are in flux, and researchers who have knowledge of arctic sea changes should be proactive in telling policy-makers; and more. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:50:00 -0800 https://web.sfos.uaf.edu/wordpress/news/?p=356 Alaska Sea Grant seafood scientist Chuck Crapo is retiring after 30 years of service, teaching, and research in the field of seafood science. Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:11:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/03-26-13tsunami-preparedness-week.php Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell has declared March 24-31 Alaska Tsunami Preparedness Week. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:02:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1303akcrrab.html 360,000 newly hatched red king crab larvae are in tanks in Seward, Alaska. AKCRRAB will reach a major milestone in 2013 with the first experimental release of hatchery-raised juveniles to the natural environment. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:14:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/03-25-13wakefield-arctic-meeting-reminder.php March 26-29 marks the 28th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. Scientists from around the world will present research on how the arctic marine environment is responding to climate change. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:54:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2013/march.php Justin Carney, University of Alaska graduate student, compared two approaches for managing sockeye salmon. Results? -- For sustainability "active" management is preferred over a fixed fishing schedule. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/03-06-13alaska-nosb-news-stories.php The recent Alaska Region National Ocean Sciences Bowl resulted in media coverage from Juneau to Bethel. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1302akcrrab.html The UAF Seward Marine Center has played a key role in AKCRRAB success by housing and caring for female adult crabs, since 2006. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:48:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/02-19-13bering-strait-maritime-symposium.php The Bering Strait Maritime Symposium was spotlighted in the Nome Nugget and on local public radio station KNOM. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:59:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/02-19-13freitag-orca-yakat-response.php Ketchikan Marine Advisory Program agent Gary Freitag was among a group of local scientists who responded to the death of a well-known orca in Southeast Alaska waters. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:58:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/02-14-13salmon-quality.php Last year, more Bristol Bay salmon than ever before arrived at local processing plants already iced or refrigerated. MAP agent Izetta Chambers says that's because fishermen have made big strides in improving quality. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:02:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2013/february.php Over 60 northwest Alaska residents came to the Bering Strait Maritime Symposium in Nome, to address increased ship traffic impacts; mortality of familiar orca in southeast Alaska spurs international response. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:37:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/02-11-13fsmi-workforce-development-survey.php The Alaska Fisheries, Seafood and Maritime Initiative at the University of Alaska seeks input from fishermen on what steps are needed to improve the state's seafood industry workforce. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:57:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2013/02-08-13vessel-energy-audit.php MAP joins with Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation to research ways to improve fishing vessel fuel and energy efficiency. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:40:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1301akcrrab.html Graduate student Jennifer Stoutamore uses genetic markers to study blue king crab population structure in Alaska and Russian waters. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:02:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2013/january.php Alaska Sea Grant invites pre-prosals for 2014-2016 funding; Fishing People of the North proceedings published; Torie Baker gets marine safety training award; Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conferences call for abstracts; more. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:14:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/december.php Alaska Sea Grant Advisory Committee hold annual meeting; entrepreneurs attend smoked seafood workshop; shellfish growers learn from MAP experts; School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences grad wins publication award; more. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:46:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1212akcrrab.html Fishers and processors collected and shipped 16 egg-bearing blue king crab off St. Matthew Island for research, thanks to F/V Bristol Mariner, Trident Seafoods, CBSFA. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:46:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/11-19-12santa-monica-donation.php Santa Monica Seafood, the largest distributor of seafood in the American Southwest, has for the third year in a row donated $10,000 to support the Alaska King Crab Research, Rehabilitation and Biology Program. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:20:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/11-19-12refrigeration-workshop.php Bristol Bay area fishermen are invited to a workshop on troubleshooting and repairing their onboard refrigeration systems.. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:19:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/11-15-12gap-article.php Kurt Byers, Alaska Sea Grant Education Services manager, authors article on the Gulf Apex Predator-Prey Project. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:57:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/november.php UAF M.A. student Lale Gurer defends thesis on adding value to salmon fillets; AFS Alaska Chapter meets; Authors of environmental education plan win national award; Santa Monica Seafood donates to king crab research; Alaska Oyster Growers Manual published; Scholarship funds raised during ROV underwater viewing event; more. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:12:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1211akcrrab.html Residents of the village of Old Harbor, Alaska, have been crucial to king crab research success, by securing hatchery funding, helping in the hatchery, and organizing broodstock collection. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:09:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/11-09-12coastal-youth.php A research project completed this year found the lack of jobs and recreational activities are the primary reasons young people leave Alaska's coastal communities. But the report also highlights some innovative ways Alaska's youth themselves may help reverse the trend. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/11-01-12ecosystems-abstracts.php Alaska Sea Grant will convene Responses of Arctic Marine Ecosystems to Climate Change, the 28th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium, in Anchorage, Alaska, March 26-29, 2013. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:47:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1210akcrrab.html Red king crab larvae, expected to hatch in spring 2013, are destined for use in diet studies. The hatchery-held female crab parents were recently collected near Juneau by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:31:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/10-19-12smoking-seafood-workshop.php Smoking and Salting Fish for Fun and Profit is a workshop scheduled for November 14-16, 2012, at the UAF Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:17:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/october.php Ray RaLonde won nationwide Sea Grant extension leaders' 2012 Superior Outreach Award, Alaska Sea Grant hosted conference for 200 people from Sea Grant programs nationwide and overseas, eighteen rural Alaska teachers trained in salmon incubation program, art and science classes attracted 300 Petersburg residents to Tongass Rainforest Festival. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:44:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/10-04-12ralonde-award.php During Sea Grant Week 2012, Ray RaLonde, our MAP aquaculture specialist, received the Superior Outreach Program Award, presented by the Sea Grant Extension Assembly. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:19:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1209akcrrab.html Experiments show that red king crabs grow larger than blue king crabs at any temperature, and therefore require less time in culture. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:56:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/september.php Gary Freitag hosted SeaGlide campers at OceansAlaska in Ketchikan and helped test a student-built underwater vehicle; Alaska Seas and Rivers curriculum wins second award; Gay Sheffield assists in tracking Steller sea lions near Gambell; researchers learn to predict fisheries instability and potential stock collapse. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:01:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1208akcrrab.html Researchers at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Kodiak will use 12,000 hatchery-reared blue king crab juveniles in experiments. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:47:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/august.php Maritime industry, regulators, and Bering Strait residents will talk about increased shipping and impacts at symposium; genetics research on pink salmon; teaching activity wins CLEAN award; arctic ecosystems symposium call for abstracts; educator conference draws 350 to Alaska. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:21:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/july.php New book on worldwide progress in ecosystem-based fisheries management, Alaska Native Science Curriculum available, seal PSA aired in 5 languages in Bering Strait region, oyster culture bags improve farms, Naim Montazeri wins student poster competition. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1207akcrrab.html Blue king crab rearing experiment shows low cannibalistic mortality in first juvenile stages. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-12-01.html IIllustrated articles in this peer-reviewed proceedings evaluate global progress on ecosystem-based fisheries management by reviewing regional situations and new analytical tools. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:48:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/june.php Unalaska Marine Advisory agent, Reid Brewer, leads 160 elementary students in Dockside Discovery of live marine animals; Alaska Sea Grant books win awards; Reeve resigns as Marine Advisory agent; Sheffield contributes to Nome Wildlife Viewing Guide; more... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:23:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1206akcrrab.html Crab biologists ship juvenile blue king crabs from Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery for research. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:38:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1205akcrrab.html Crab biologists achieve sky high 80% survival rate for blue king crab larvae at the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery, by improving culture technology. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:22:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/may.php Kodiak Marine Advisory agent, Julie Matweyou, guides 13 UAA undergraduates in award-winning PSP research on shellfish; five Alaska Sea Grant funded students earn Ph.D. degrees; Alaska Sea Grant cosponsors Council Process Workshop in Kodiak; more... Fri, 11 May 2012 16:50:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1204akcrrab.html Female blue king crabs from St. Matthew Island, Alaska, are hatching 1,000 larvae per day at the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery, and will produce as many as 80,000 larvae in one season. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:24:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/04-18-12fisheries-initiative.php The University of Alaska, together with partners including Alaska Sea Grant and the Marine Advisory Program, is developing an initiative to deliver specialized workplace training programs for Alaskans involved in fisheries, seafood, and maritime industries. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:22:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/april.php Alaska seafood workers trained for leadership, Gulf Apex Predator-Prey website launched, student research on pink salmon genetics, RaLonde and Wright get award for PSP work, Pacific Fisheries Technologists met in Anchorage, high school students excel at Alaska Ocean Sciences Bowl, more. Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:08:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/03-22-12new-research-projects.php Alaska Sea Grant announced more than $1 million in grants to address important marine research needs in coastal Alaska over the next two years. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:24:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/03-22-12alaska-forum-award.php Ray RaLonde, aquaculture specialist with the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, is among the recipients of the 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award presented by the Alaska Forum on the Environment. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:23:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1203akcrrab.html Hermit crab, Alaskan ronquil, arctic shanny, northern rock sole, and kelp greenling prey on juvenile red king crabs, says Alaska Sea Grant crab researcher Ben Daly. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:51:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/march.php Student research shows delayed negative effects of oil exposure on fish, new publication--Annotated Resources on Climate Change Adaptation for Alaska Communities, Alaska Sea Grant announces funding for four research projects for 2012-2014, Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit held, more. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:06:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/03-02-12homer-refrigeration-workshop.php A training workshop aimed at helping fishermen understand, troubleshoot and maintain their onboard refrigeration systems will take place in Homer on March 27, 2012. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:34:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/03-01-12march-events-roundup.php A list of noteworthy events around coastal Alaska in March. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/02-24-12alaskana-award.php Imam Cimiucia: Our Changing Sea, a richly illustrated hardcover book published last year by the Alaska Sea Grant Program, has won the 2012 Alaskana Award from the Alaska Library Association. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/02-23-12ocean-literacy-award.php Alaska Sea Grant and Marine Advisory Program staff take home prestigious awards from the 2012 Alaska Marine Gala. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:31:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/02-09-12ocean-acidification.php The latest issue of Alaska Seas and Coasts examines ocean acidification effects on Alaska oceans, fisheries. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:26:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1202akcrrab.html Ph.D. student investigates blue king crab habitat preference in the lab. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:35:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/february.php Marine Advisory agent Izetta Chambers co-taught legislative process course in Juneau, Huseyin Biceroglu's master's research on fish heads, scientists learned how to tell research "stories" at Communicating Ocean Sciences Workshop, record right whale sighting near Kodiak. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:17:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1201akcrrab.html Scientists in Alaska study genetics of blue king crabs from U.S. and Russian waters. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2012/january.php Fourth Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit coming up February 13-14; Kodiak hosted marine refrigeration workshop; MAP and AMCC sponsor community ocean acidification roundtables; new publications released on coastal erosion, tide tables, publications catalog. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/01-09-12ayfs.php Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit organizers urge participants to book travel and accommodations soon to get best deals. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:54:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/01-09-12knauss.php For Alaska college students, one path to gainful employment is the prestigious National Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Alaska Sea Grant is currently recruiting exceptional students from around the state to apply for the 2013 Knauss Fellowship. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:25:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/2012/01-09-12right-whale-sighting.php Alaska Sea Grant Marine Mammal Specialist Kate Wynne is making news in the new year with her identification of an endangered northern right whale in Kodiak waters. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:06:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/charterlog/2011/december.php MAP agent Terry Johnson tackles halibut catch limits and conflicts, medical review standards, high-ethanol fuel, and much more in the latest all-electronic, issue of Charter Log. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:57:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-75.html In a new illustrated Alaska Sea Grant book, experts tell how to prevent erosion and avoid erosion risk in coastal Alaska. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:36:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1112akcrrab.html Nineteen egged female blue king crabs, from St. Matthew Island, await hatching at the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:51:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/december.php Bree Witteveen joins faculty, high schools students to pick up marine debris with ROV in Ketchikan, new publications on fish waste composting and saving fuel on fishing boats, Communicating Ocean Science workshop coming up, call for papers issued for educators conference and western Alaska symposium. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-55.html Alaska Sea Grant releases bulletin on how to compost fish waste safely and legally in Alaska, and improve soils. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:40:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/holiday/holiday-open-house-2011.php Refreshments, door prizes, and specials on merchandise on the second floor at the Wells Fargo Bank Building, University and Geist, Fairbanks, Thursday, December 1, 2011. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:02:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-57.html Alaska Sea Grant releases illustrated bulletin on how to reduce fuel consumption on fishing boats, 16 pp. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:48:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1111akcrrab.html Biologists report a high survival rate breakthrough--85 percent--for hatchery-reared blue king crab juveniles. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:03:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/november.php Read about the Advisory Committee meeting including a report from Nome, new bulletin on charter boat fuel conservation, December Holiday Open House, research helps start Alaska geoduck farm, slush ice bags improve salmon quality, and prize winning crab cake product. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:39:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/10-31-11refrigeration-workshop-kodiak.php MAP and Integrated Marine Systems will bring their popular training workshop to Kodiak November 29, 2011. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:51:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/10-18-11nosb.php A select group of teenagers representing 20 high schools across the state recently declared their intent to compete in the Alaska Region National Ocean Sciences Bowl. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:53:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1110akcrrab.html Releases of juvenile red king crab should target more complex habitats with fewer crabs, to minimize cannibalism. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:07:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/october.php Read about the well-attended 27th Wakefield fisheries symposium, potential for a spiny dogfish fishery in Alaska, energy audits improve efficiency in Alaska seafood processing plants, tasty salmon cubes result from a new freeze drying process, Alaska citizens provide testimonials in NEPA process after being coached, and more. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:20:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-56.html Advisory bulletin tells how to improve boat fuel efficiency while getting full use of the vessel. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:04:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/september.php Read about the 2011-2012 Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, student research on fisheries model uncertainties, crab industry interest in king crab rehabilitation, advising the Coast Guard on vessel safety, and more. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:38:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/09-06-11fishing-people.php An international symposium will bring together fishery and social scientists, indigenous people, fishermen, community activists, and others to explore ways fisheries managers can incorporate social and environmental change into resource management decisions. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 14:21:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1109akcrrab.html AKCRRAB research report well received by fishing industry at Bering Sea Crab Science Symposium IV. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/august.php Read about Fishing People of the North symposium, Aleutian Undersea Photo Book, new University of Alaska Allied Fisheries group, video on man overboard safety, invasive marine species work in Alaska, and more. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:54:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/08-09-11crab-research-donations.php Alaska commercial fishing groups have donated $25,000 to support research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences to grow king crab in hatcheries. Tue, 9 Aug 2011 12:33:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1108akcrrab.html Undergrad uses scuba and video to look at predation as a post-release survival factor for juvenile red king crabs, with University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers. Mon, 8 Aug 2011 11:13:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1107akcrrab.html Alaska undergraduate researcher discovers that identically reared juvenile red king crabs are nearly three times the size of juvenile blue king crabs, which could indicate predation vulnerability. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:21:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/10/otter/capture.php In May 2011 researchers on the Southern Southeast Alaska Sea Otter Project implanted VHF radio tags in 30 sea otters to identify trends in competition for resources between sea otters and fishermen. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:43:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/conferences/2011/wakefield-people/index.php Set for Sept. 14-17, 2011, in Anchorage, the Wakefield symposium will focus on human dimensions of fisheries and the need to include social science research in policy processes. Alaska Sea Grant invites participants to register for $200 through August 14; after that it will be $250. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:43:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/july.php Read about industry-funded crab research, genetic studies on red king crab, sea otter study in southeast Alaska, oyster stock research, 2012 Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit, and more. Fri, 8 Jul 2011 17:43:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1106akcrrab.html Juvenile king crab experiments, using scuba and underwater video cameras, will determine if predation rates are impacted by body size or time of release into the wild. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:31:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/june.php Read about newly trained Liberian fisheries observers, Sea Week classes in Unalaska and Dillingham, master's research on king crab, a new book on Kotzebue Sound, website on adapting to climate change, and more. Thu, 9 Jun 2011 17:10:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/05-28-11paralytic-shellfish-poisoning.php Ocean conditions that last year triggered algal blooms and outbreaks of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) appear to be present again this summer. Sat, 28 May 2011 13:25:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/05-27-11climate-change-website.php MAP unveils a new website that offers adaptation tools, two new videos, fact sheets and other resources to help individuals and communities take stock of the climate changes they face and plan for coping with these changes. Fri, 27 May 2011 16:29:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/M-135.html New Alaska Sea Grant video describes steps Alaskan communities are taking to maintain their lifestyle in the face of a changing climate. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:51:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1105akcrrab.html Alaska Sea Grant biologists successfully cultured red king crab larvae from females collected in southeast Alaska. Fri, 20 May 2011 15:31:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/charterlog/2011/summer.php MAP agent Terry Johnson tackles the recent federal ruling on the halibut charter access limitation plan and much more in the latest, now all-electronic, issue of Charter Log. Thu, 19 May 2011 12:51:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/may.php Read about a new peer-reviewed book on crab research, the successful Kodiak Marine Science Symposium, a Sea Grant-ComFish Partnership, Imam Cimiuca book launch, Alaska NOSB team wins policy competition award, and more. Tue, 10 May 2011 16:31:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-72.html Alaska Sea Grant publishes illustrated book, based on interviews with Inupiaq hunters and fishers. Read about how they relate species abundance, quality, and health to changes in the physical environment. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:07:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1104akcrrab.html Nursery rearing is under way at the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery in Alaska, as red and blue king crabs release their larvae. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:44:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/april.php Three outstanding new books for children, scientists, and Alaskans interested in ecology; science symposium was a big draw for Cordovans; Alaska Sea Grant and Cooperative Extension faculty to give summer lectures; more. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:13:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-10-01.html Alaska Sea Grant publishes peer-reviewed book with 27 crab research articles, presented at 2009 Alaska fisheries symposium. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:17:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1103akcrrab.html High school student Lia Domke wins many awards on science fair crab research, goes to nationals. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:45:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-10-03.html Alaska Sea Grant publishes illustrated book with keys to hundreds of invertebrate species, translated from Russian to English. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:47:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/march.php Alaskans trained to respond to marine mammal stranding, Alaska whitefish research uses TEK and Western science, Kodiak science symposium set for April 9-12, new Marine Advisory agent hired in Kodiak, and more. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:24:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/03-09-11cosee-award.php Homer resident and noted marine science educator Beth Trowbridge received the 2011 Ocean Literacy Award given by the Alaska Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE). Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-74.html This book is full of activities to help children develop observational skills, and introduces them to 92 sea life species NaGISA scientists saw at seashores around the world. Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:03:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/03-02-11kodiak-agent.php Julie Matweyou, a Kodiak fisherman and environmental scientist, has been hired to fill the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program position in Kodiak. Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:47:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/02-17-11refrigeration-workshop-anchorage.php A workshop that helps commercial fishermen better use and maintain onboard refrigeration systems that's been popular in remote Alaska coastal communities is coming to Anchorage, Alaska. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1102akcrrab.html Researchers learn ideal method to tag juvenile king crabs, forÊcrab stock rehabilitation program. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:32:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2011/january-february.php Copper River Delta Science Symposium coming up, videos released on northern climate change, winners of the Alaska Ocean Sciences Bowl announced, Nome Marine Advisory agent hired, and more. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:03:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/02-10-11fisherman-training-survey.php Alaska Sea Grant is asking Alaska coastal community residents and the fishing industry whether a fisherman training program should be established at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:04:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/02-03-11nome-agent.php Nome biologist to fill Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program position for Bering Strait region. Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/11news/02-02-11nosb.php High school students from 14 Alaska coastal communities will converge on the Seward Marine Science Center this weekend to showcase their knowledge of marine science in the 14th annual Alaska Tsunami Ocean Sciences Bowl. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1101akcrrab.html Researchers aim for production success they attained with Bristol Bay red king crab, using crab stock collected near Juneau. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:16:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/M-129.html Regional tide books for Southcentral, Southeastern, and Western Alaska. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:06:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-54.html Fishing business success depends on annually figuring taxes and saving for the future. This new Alaska Sea Grant bulletin shows fishermen how to stay in control of their finances. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:54:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/december.php Call for abstracts for Kodiak science symposium; Alaska Sea Grant call for research pre-proposals; summary of 2010 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium; assistance offered for Alaska shrimp fishermen; new bulletin with tips for photographers visiting Alaska; more. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/12-09-10food-security.php UAF's Cooperative Extension Service and the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program are asking Southeast Alaskans to complete an online survey aimed at learning more about the region's food security concerns. Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:40:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/12-08-10shrimp-taa.php Southeast Alaska commercial shrimp fishermen can get up to $12,000 from Uncle Sam if they sign up before Dec. 23 for a free federal program that provides training for people in industries suffering from foreign competition. Wed, 8 Dec 2010 16:06:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/12-03-10king-crab-grant.php Biologists developing the science and technology to raise wild king crab in hatcheries have received $460K in grants and support to assess how the crab may fare in the wild. Wed, 8 Dec 2010 11:55:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-53.html On a routine professional photography assignment, or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation? Get the best results by following these simple guidelines. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:52:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1012akcrrab.html Exposing juvenile crabs to predators in the lab may help them survive if they are released into a natural habitat. Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:34:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/november.php New course will teach how to communicate science, teachers learn at salmon workshop, program in the works to give coastal Alaskans job training, diesel-powered boats are more efficient, and more. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:29:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1010akcrrab.html Lab studies show that outplanting will be more successful if juvenile red king crabs are released into complex habitats at high densities. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/10-20-10nepa.php The Dillingham office of the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is planning workshops to help the public understand how environmental policy is made. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-10-04.html Book tells how Alaska coastal communities can organize CQEs, build equity, and purchase and lease fishing quota. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:31:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-52.html Alaska Sea Grant publication offers new information on energy innovations and the future of diesel-powered fishing vessels. The author is an expert in northern fisheries gear, marketing, and NGOs. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:32:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/10-13-10mandy-seaweeds.php A new field guide to Alaska seaweeds is written by a federal marine biologist who always knew what she wanted to do when she grew up. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:25:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/october.php Beautiful new book on Alaska seaweeds; bulletin for fishermen on direct marketing; new college courses on teaching marine science in the community; more. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:38:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/09-24-10akcrrab-donation.php Santa Monica Seafood, a family-owned seafood company based in Santa Monica, California, made a donation to Alaska Sea Grant for its research program aimed at rebuilding Alaska's collapsed red and blue king crab stocks. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:52:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/09-24-10grants.php Three federal and state grants totaling over $1 million will be used by Alaska Sea Grant to establish a statewide network of citizen scientists to track the spread of marine invasive species, conduct an instruction and training program aimed at jump-starting the shellfish farming industry, and launch an effort to collect better information about marine mammals that strand on the state's coast. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:52:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-51.html New Alaska Sea Grant publication teaches direct market fishermen about requirements they must follow to sell catch from their vessels. Author is an experienced direct market fisherman and faculty at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:54:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1009akcrrab.html Cannibalism in king crab juveniles is reduced during studies by holding like sizes together. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:38:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/september.php AKCRRAB gets donation; Fish Processing Byproducts book released; MAP helps small seafood businesses on road to success; and more. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:09:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1008akcrrab.html Scientists confirm that gillnet and artificial seaweed attract settling king crab juveniles. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:28:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/august.php MAP gets marine mammal rescue grant; divers teach Unalaska residents about seafloor; Ketchikan high schoolers will pick up marine debris with ROV; and more. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:28:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-10-02.html Research and industry papers present innovations that can utilize seafood processing byproducts, to decrease worldwide protein loss and boost industry. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:50:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-69.html This new book by seaweed experts is the only Alaska seaweed field guide, with beautiful color photos and descriptions of 100 species. Printed on waterproof paper. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:22:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1007akcrrab.html July issue of "News Flash," a monthly newsletter of updates on an Alaska crab research and rehabilitation project. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:23:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/july.php Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium to be held in April 2011, warnings posted about paralytic shellfish poisoning, sound-emitters tested for deterring whale entanglements, and more. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/M-102.html A new publication summarizes a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of commercial fishing catch share programs in Alaska. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:34:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/june.php Gov. Parnell signs MAP support into budget, MAP to help with seafood processor energy audits, Alaska Sea Grant site review brings praise to program, more. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:34:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/06-08-10asg-projects.php Alaska Sea Grant will provide $1 million in federal funding during the next two years to support marine research across the state. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:28:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/06-04-10map-funding-approved.php Alaska governor signs bill providing funds for Marine Advisory Program positions. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:13:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/05-27-10oil-spill-visit.php Torie Baker, the regional Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent in Cordova, recently traveled to the Louisiana coast to offer advice and consolation to the fishing communities being affected by the recent offshore oil spill there. Wed, 26 May 2010 14:34:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-50.html New Alaska Sea Grant bulletin tells skiff fishermen why and how to save their fish tickets from year to year. From receipts in a plastic bag to hiring an accountant--it's good for business! Wed, 26 May 2010 11:23:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-49.html New Alaska Sea Grant publication teaches fishermen the ins and outs of using a seafood broker or trader. Authors are experts in fish business and marketing, on the faculty at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Wed, 26 May 2010 11:12:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/may.php Alaska communities, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and State Legislature rally to fund six Marine Advisory agents; advisory agent gives guidance on Gulf of Mexico spill response; more. Fri, 07 May 2010 15:22:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/charterlog/index.html Permit application period ending, USCG telephone help line established, one-fish limit in place in Southeast, Mustang Inflatable Work Vest selected best PFD by fishermen, more. Fri, 07 May 2010 15:20:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-68.html Alaska harbormasters gain a key tool for standardizing environmentally sound practices: New book tells best management practices for certified clean harbors in Alaska, 80 pp. Thu, 06 May 2010 11:47:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/04-20-10aquaculture-rfp.php National Sea Grant announces aquaculture research grant competition. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:03:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/04-10-10site-review.php A federal Site Review Team will review and discuss the Alaska Sea Grant Program's management and organization, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative network/NOAA activities. Public comments are due no later than May 11, 2010. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/april.php Alaska Sea Grant celebrates 40th anniversary at the University of Alaska, 100 attend science conference in Unalaska, 2 million + king crab larvae hatch, new identification guide released for Alaska marine life, more. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:18:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/04-07-10refrigeration-workshops.php Workshops on how to maintain, troubleshoot and better understand onboard refrigeration equipment will be offered in Ketchikan and Sitka. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:27:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/march.php Alaska Sea Grant funds six research projects, Aleutian photos get quilted, Chambers awarded National Sea Grant Law Center grant, interdisciplinary science conference slated for Unalaska, more. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/02-23-10map-funding.php Marine Advisory Program asks Alaska Legislature to fund offices in six coastal communities Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/february.php In this issue: Survey on economic effects of quota share in longline sablefish and halibut fisheries; new direct marketing publication; Terry Johnson appointed to state boating council; grant awarded for climate video; symposium student awards, more. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:15:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/02-04-10quota-survey.php Economically speaking, are Alaska's coastal communities better off now, or worse, as a result of quota share fishery management? Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:01:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/nosb/index.html The Alaska Tsunami Bowl, the Alaska region National Ocean Sciences Bowl competition to be held February 5-7, is bigger than ever this year, with a record number of teams, team members, coaches, and volunteers. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:58:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-47.html New Alaska Sea Grant publication helps fishermen decide whether to expand into direct marketing, based on likely profits. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/10news/01-29-10map-news.php MAP news: agent appointed to boating board, agent funding sought, partnership formed with ecotour company to promote science education. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:50:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/1001akcrrab.html Jim Swingle joins Alaska Sea Grant to continue work on the Alaska King Crab Research, Rehabilitation and Biology Program (AKCRRAB). Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:39:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2010/january.php In this issue: Apply for marine fellowships, Alaska Sea Grant hires king crab biologist, Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit held, high school students gear up for marine science bowl, workshops coming up on communicating ocean science. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/12-18-09crab-broodstock.php Scientists studying how to hatch and raise large numbers of larval Alaska king crab recently received wild adult king crab broodstock for another year of research. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:42:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/november.php In this issue: Alaska Sea Grant's Advisory Committee holds annual meeting; Alaska 2010 tide table booklets are available; University of Alaska fisheries professor Terry Quinn wins American Fisheries Society award; Unalaska Marine Advisory Program will host 2010 Western Alaska Science Conference; more. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:52:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/november.php In this issue: Outreach effort launched to help Alaskans adapt to climate change; teachers train to teach math and science via studying salmon; SeaNET science networking; Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit; Alaska Sea Grant to hold holiday open house and book sale. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:21:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/10-28-09ayfs.php The next Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit will be held in Anchorage, December 7-9, 2009. The summit is the third in the series for people just getting started in commercial fishing, and who want to take leadership roles in the industry. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:51:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/october.php In this issue: Chuck Crapo wins two seafood industry awards; Jenefer Bell's research reveals efficacy of ZooImage in zooplankton assessment; Stefanie Benca joins Alaska Sea Grant as VISTA volunteer; new Sea Grant book on squids and octopods; American Library Association lauds marine habitat mapping publication; more. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:32:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/10-09-09crapo-award.php For Chuck Crapo, an Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program seafood scientist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, decades of toil and commitment were recently rewarded. Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:51:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/coastwise/2009/net-recycling.php Alaska's on-again, off-again, experiment with recycling worn-out fishing nets is on once more. CoastWise Alaska reports on how five coastal Alaska communities have jump-started net recycling efforts. Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/10-01-09coastwise.php CoastWise Alaska is a new, free audio news and feature service that spotlights stories about coastal Alaska science, business, and the environment. Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:21:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/09-30-09wakefield-ecosystems.php Alaska Sea Grant is pleased to announce the 26th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium, Ecosystems 2010: Global Progress on Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management. This international meeting will take place November 8-11, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:28:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/09-24-09new-pubs.php Three new publications from Alaska Sea Grant highlight subjects sure to be of interest to Alaska boaters, marine scientists and other people curious about Alaska's marine environment. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:17:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/september.php In this issue: Clean Boating book is released; Izetta Chambers sets Sea Grant extension agenda in Bristol Bay; Quinhagak archeology dig yields record number of Yup'ik artifacts; Alaska Sea Grant testimony helped clear way for shellfish coop building in Homer; women's boating class held in Cordova; more. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:20:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/09-09-09izetta-chambers.php Bristol Bay, home to Alaska’s largest wild commercial salmon fishery, once again has an Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program (MAP) agent to help fishermen, seafood processors and marketers, and other marine resource users. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/coastwise/2009/care-for-catch.php Summer is salmon season in Alaska. Chuck Crapo, a salmon quality expert, offers tips to keep that fresh-caught salmon fresh a little longer. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/coastwise/2009/king-crab.php In the back of what amounts to a warehouse on Seward's waterfront, the rebirth of the Alaska's once-famous Kodiak Island red king crab fishery is taking shape. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/MAB-63.html Booklet tells Alaska vessel operators how to save fuel, keep boat operation and maintenance green, mitigate marine debris, respect wildlife, and access new boat technology. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:28:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/august.php In this issue: David Christie is new Sea Grant director; temperature sensors enhance safety of farmed shellfish; Dana Hanselman honored by Obama; Paula Cullenburg appointed to new fish council committee; ocean data teams test models in Prince William Sound; more. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:34:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/coastwise/2009/invasive-species.php Alaska's coastal waters can be an inhospitable home for marine creatures not accustomed to icy cold water. But some non-native species are slowly finding the place to their liking. This week's CoastWise Alaska joins the hunt for marine invasive species making their way up the coast. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:08:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-65.html New book defines knowledge of northeast Pacific squids and octopuses, a boon for scientists and everyone curious about cephalopods. Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:54:00 -0800 http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/news/story/?ni=277 The University of Alaska Fairbanks has appointed David Christie as the director of the Alaska Sea Grant College Program. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:20:00 -0800 http://www.worldfishingtoday.com/news/default.asp?nyId=3658 President Obama has honored NOAA's Dana Hanselman, an Alaskan fisheries scientist, with a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:53:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/july.php In this issue: student studies kelp colonization; Sea Grant releases crab handling publication; symposium on socioeconomics of northern fishermen scheduled for 2011, MAP agent assists mercury monitoring and Ocean Watch visit; more. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/june.php In this issue: Book with invertebrate keys published; MAP agent helps with Central American research on fishing gear to protect sea turtles; climate change instruction for teachers; Alaska Sea Grant gets new program officer; more. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:26:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-64.html 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. Fri, 29 May 2009 17:29:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/05-15-09salmon-quality-videos.php Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program has released a series of nine videos on improving salmon quality. The videos were produced with gillnet fishermen in mind, but much of the information will be valuable to all gear types. Fri, 15 May 2009 11:47:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/may.php In this issue: New Bristol Bay MAP agent is Izetta Chambers; Juneau tourists will collect environment data; video released for gillnet salmon fishermen; Prince William Sound seiners get deck safety tips; more. Wed, 13 May 2009 11:35:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-09-02.html For the first time, international scientists can identify Eurasian organisms with illustrated keys translated from Russian, in a book available from the Alaska Sea Grant College Program. Fri, 8 May 2009 18:22:00 -0800 http://www.youtube.com/alaskaseagrant Alaska Sea Grant and the Marine Advisory Program are now on YouTube, where clips can be viewed of many of our award-winning videos and DVDs on subjects ranging from seafood quality and sea safety to beach walking, marine debris and crab research. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:46:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/04-16-09refrigeration-workshops.php The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is offering marine refrigeration workshops for commercial fishermen. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:48:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/projects/kingcrab/newsflash/0903akcrrab.html Inaugural issue of "News Flash," a monthly newsletter of updates on an Alaska crab research and rehabilitation project. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:09:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/03-26-09sigman-cosee.php Marilyn Sigman, a respected marine science educator from Homer, has been named education specialist for the recently established Alaska Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE Alaska) in Anchorage. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:05:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/03-25-09energy-fisheries-book.php Proceedings from a statewide workshop on offshore oil and gas development near the Aleutian Islands and Bristol Bay is now available from the Alaska Sea Grant College Program. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:29:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/03-18-09evos-reunion.php A series of public events reunite the Alaska Sea Grant Legal Research team on the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:39:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/march.php In this issue: Senegalese Fisheries Observers Trained; UAF Marine Education Faculty Hired; Alaska Small Fishing Communities Helped by CQE Workshop; Alaska Sea Grant-Funded Grad Students Defend Theses; more. Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:12:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/03-06-09shrimpers.php South Carolina shrimp fishermen come to Alaska to take part in a unique exchange with Alaska fishermen, biologists, and fisheries business experts. Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:35:00 -0800 http://celesteleroux.wordpress.com 2009 Alaska Knauss Fellow Celeste Leroux blogs about her exciting and sometimes surreal experiences in the nation's capital. Follow her trials and travails. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:42:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-09-01.html "Marine Debris in Alaska: Coordinating Our Efforts" will unify endeavors to prevent and clean up marine debris in Alaska, including education and outreach. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:39:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/february.php In this issue: Marine policy fellowship deadline approaches; Bree Witteveen joins SFOS as postdoctoral fellow; Torie Baker is reelected to Copper River/Prince Williams Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee; more. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:56:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/conferences/2009/evos-anniversary/index.html To help mark the 20th anniversary of EVOS, Alaska Sea Grant will host a reunion of three prominent legal scholars we called upon in 1989 to study and recommend legal tools that the State of Alaska might use to strengthen its oversight of marine oil transport. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:53:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/nosb/2009/game.html Results of the 2009 NOSB Alaska Region competition are now online. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:02:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/knauss.html This prestigious fellowship provides eligible students a year of paid experience working on marine issues with a congressional staff or with an executive branch resource management agency. The deadline for applying is February 20, 2009. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:17:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2009/january.php In this issue: Alaska Sea Grant plans reunion of 1989 oil spill legal team March 24, 2009, in Anchorage; three Alaska Knauss fellows will start work for NOAA in D.C.; Alaska Sea Grant workshop helps Kodiak immigrants start businesses; new video educates fishermen about damage marine debris can do to fishing industry; more. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/MAPV-65.html "Trashing Your Livelihood: Marine Debris and Commercial Fishing" shows fishery damage, and tells how reduce new debris and how to clean up debris already there. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:04:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AN-18.html Download free chapters of the publication "What Does Genetics Have to Do with It?" to gain a key understanding of fish inheritance and evolution. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:57:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/09news/01-14-09fish-business.php Helping Alaska's commercial fishermen become business savvy is the aim of a new eleven-week course offered by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:40:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/12-16-08hispanic-workshop.php Alaska Sea Grant has joined with several local organizations and the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service to organize a Spanish-language workshop aimed at helping Hispanic women launch businesses. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:48:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/12-11-08knauss-call.html Knauss Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for Alaska applicants with an interest in national policy decisions affecting coastal and ocean resources. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:40:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/12-11-08proposal-call.html Alaska Sea Grant is looking for creative research proposals that will help the state address the impacts of environmental change on coastal communities and increase the value of its coastal and ocean resources. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:38:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2008/december.php In this issue: Alaska Sea Grant announces workshop on community quota entities, February 17-18, 2009, in Anchorage; outcomes of Advisory Committee meeting and the commercial fishing fuel survey; 2009 Western Alaska Science Conference to be held in Nome; and more. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:17:00 -0800 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pUhCKmogeE Learn about Alaska Sea Grant research aimed at restoring wild red and blue king crab in Alaska. Watch on YouTube. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:18:14 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/11-17-08bustamante.html Princess Tours Vice President of Community and Public Affairs Bruce Bustamante has joined the Alaska Sea Grant College Program Advisory Committee. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:33:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/11-17-08fuel-survey-results.html When Alaska diesel fuel prices surged past $5 a gallon this past summer, commercial fishermen fished less, skipped openings, fished closer to home, and in some cases quit fishing before the season ended, all in an effort to save money on fuel. Learn more about Alaska Sea Grant's survey on the impact of high fuel prices on commercial fishermen. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:23:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2008/november.php This issue also announces our holiday open house, director and faculty position openings, a new publication on marine habitat mapping, and more. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:08:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2008/october.html This issue also touts a salmon fisherman's success and a new site for a kelp species, and announces a fishing business pamphlet and a pilot program for an online curriculum. Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:42:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/AK-SG-08-03.html Fisheries managers and scientists will find this well-illustrated publication indispensable for learning how to create seafloor habitat maps, a critical need for fisheries management in Alaska. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 17:22:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/09-26-08entangled-whale.html Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent Gary Freitag was in the right spot at the right time recently to lend a hand releasing an entangled humpback whale. See photos and read report. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:27:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/09-18-08fuel-survey.html The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program has joined with the United Fishermen of Alaska to launch an online survey of how high fuel costs have affected fishermen across the state. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/ASG-46.html A new publication, "The Business of Fishing: Managing Finances," outlines the basic building blocks for financial management for fishermen, including bookkeeping and accounting. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:13:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2008/september.html This issue also announces awards for a photo and an Alaska Sea Grant genetics article, an online course on fishing business, and funding for Unalaska Marine Advisory work. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:39:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/09-08-08cosee-award.html A consortium of state marine research organizations will use a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to foster awareness of ocean issues amid a changing Alaska climate. Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/marine-ed/curriculum/ Teachers are needed to pilot this newly developed curriculum. If you currently teach elementary or middle school science, please consider implementing and reviewing one of our units of instruction. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:14:43 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/09-03-08fish-business-course.html Helping Alaska's mom-and-pop commercial fishermen become more savvy about their business, and maybe claim a larger slice of the world seafood pie, is the aim of a new course, "The Business of Fish." Wed, 3 Sep 2008 06:37:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2008/august.html The August 2008 issue of Fishlines, Alaska Sea Grant's monthly in-house newsletter, also highlights Marine Advisory agent contributions to building the Alaska oyster industry, detecting algal toxins in whales, and installing a volcanic ash collector in the Aleutians. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:59:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/conferences/2009/wakefield-crab/call.html Scientists, resource managers and others who wish to make presentations have until November 14, 2008, to submit abstracts to the "Biology and Management of Exploited Crab Populations under Climate Change" symposium. The symposium marks the 25th anniversary of the Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium series. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:06:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/conferences/2009/byproducts/index.html Around the globe, in labs at seafood companies, universities, and government agencies, seafood scientists are developing new products that make use of what were once leftovers: fish oil and ground-up flesh and bone. Many of these seafood scientists will meet in Portland, Oregon, in February 2009 at the "Sustainable Future: Fish Processing Byproducts" conference. Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:20:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/workshops/2008/feetraining/index.html West Coast Sea Grant extension agents will meet in Petersburg, Alaska, August 12-14, to discuss ways to improve collaborations between themselves and marine researchers in a workshop called "Sea Grant West Coast Fisheries Extension Educator Conclave: Forging Coastwide and Pacific Connections." Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:20:00 -0800 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xSf2DJJ6KE6xzegrXroj8w_3d_3d Alaska Sea Grant is looking for ideas to help us plan our research, education, and extension efforts. To offer advice and qualify to win valuable prizes, complete our short online questionnaire before August 30, 2008. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:18:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/fishlines/2008/july.html The July 2008 issue of Fishlines, Alaska Sea Grant's monthly in-house newsletter, also includes items on fishing vessel safety inspections, manuals for rural entrepreneurs, and a call for papers for an upcoming symposium on crab populations under climate change. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:26:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/SG-ED-59.html The 2009 edition of the award-winning Alaska Coastal Calendar series offers stunning color images of Alaska's coastal wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and hardy people. Informative narratives, historical facts, and photos highlight Alaska's history, culture, and natural resources. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:11:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/conservation/rats/index.html This site offers information and links on controlling and preventing rat invasions in coastal Alaska. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:05:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/06-20-08fuel-tips.html Terry Johnson, a Marine Advisory Program agent, has prepared a list of steps that can help lessen the impact of high fuel cost for Alaska boaters. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:42:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/06-19-08knauss-fellows.html The National Sea Grant Program has named three University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate students Dean John A. Knauss Fellows. The fellows will spend a year in Washington, D.C., learning how the federal government makes national marine environmental policy. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:42:00 -0800 http://www.uaf.edu/bookfestival/ Renowned Alaska fish artist Ray Troll will give the opening night presentation for the 2nd Annual Alaska Book Festival, June 12-14. Alaska Sea Grant is a cosponsor of this event. Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:37:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/MAB-62.html This manual is for operators of Alaska waterfront facilities who want to control rats where they are a problem, and to keep other locations rat-free. The book addresses methods and strategies for prevention and control in Alaska ports, harbors, seafood processing and other waterfront facilities, and aboard vessels. Wed, 28 May 2008 14:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/05-21-08new-projects.html Improving fisheries management models, increasing the size of farm-raised oysters, and learning how to raise red and blue king crab in large-scale hatcheries are among the goals of research to be funded by the Alaska Sea Grant College Program over the next two years. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:41:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/05-20-08allee-retires.html Alaska Sea Grant Director Brian Allee announced his retirement from the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS), effective May 30, 2008. Tue, 20 May 2008 17:00:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/news/08news/05-15-08marine-safety.html Alaska Sea Grant and the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association team up to promote marine safety training. Thu, 15 May 2008 15:49:00 -0800 http://seagrant.uaf.edu/conferences/2009/wakefield-crab/index.html "Biology and Management of Exploited Crab Populations under Climate Change," a symposium slated for March 2009 in Anchorage, will bring together international crab fishery scientists and managers to share insights into the mechanisms behind synergistic effects of human and natural causes of fluctuations and collapses of crab stocks and fisheries around the world. Fri, 9 May 2008 17:08:00 -0800