Workshops, Training Programs, and Conferences
The Marine Advisory Program conducts workshops and training on a variety of topics of interest to Alaska's coastal residents and marine resource users. Check the following list for topics of interest to you, or contact the Anchorage MAP office, (907) 274-9691, for more information. Also see our Alaska Fisheries Business Assistance website.
Upcoming workshops and events
Pacific Fisheries Technologists Meeting
The Perfect Catch
February 12–15, 2012
Anchorage, Alaska
Contact: Chuck Crapo
2012 Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit
Weaving a network of future fishing leaders
February 13–14, 2012
Juneau, Alaska
Contact: Sunny Rice
4th in the AYFS series. The three previous Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summits have brought together over 180 up-and-coming fishermen from communities from all around Alaska to participate in focused discussions and problem-solving sessions with industry experts.
Smoked Seafood for Fun and Profit
The Principles and Practice of Smoking and Drying Fish
February 16–18, 2012
Kodiak, Alaska
Contact: Alex Oliveira
Learn the principles and practice of smoking and drying fish through informational sessions and hands-on activities.
Onboard Marine Refrigeration - Homer
March 27, 2012
Homer, Alaska
Contact: Torie Baker
This 8-hour course will familiarize participants with basic onboard refrigeration maintenance, safety and troubleshooting.
5th Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference and Forum (2012)
Resilience in a changing world
March 28–30, 2012
Dillingham, Alaska
Contact: Adam Kane
Sea Grant Week 2012
September 17–21, 2012
Girdwood, Alaska
Contact: Katie Lea
Sea Grant Week 2012 promises to provide an invaluable opportunity for all members of the Sea Grant community to share experiences and learn from each other in our common pursuit to help citizens better understand, conserve, and use America's coastal resources.
Responses of Arctic Marine Ecosystems to Climate Change
28th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
March 26–29, 2013
Anchorage, Alaska
Contact: Franz Mueter
Workshops ongoing or available to be offered
Seafood Business and Marketing Workshops
HACCP (ongoing)
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Workshops
Cordova Community Science Mug-Up (ongoing)
Ongoing workshop series
Forum of Alaska Marine Issues (ongoing)
Ongoing workshop series in Unalaska
Introduction to Seafood Processing
Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing
Direct Marketing your Catch
Just in Time
Quality handling for seafood processors
