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Training supports Alaska shellfish hatchery sustainability

May 9, 2024

Alaska Sea Grant, in collaboration with the University of Alaska Southeast Applied Fisheries program and OceansAlaska, hosted a three-day workshop covering oyster hatchery operations at the OceansAlaska Shellfish Hatchery in…

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Fellow spotlight: Michelle Dutro

May 3, 2024

Michelle Dutro is an Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow working with NOAA’s Protected Resources Division, Alaska Region to support marine mammal stranding and entanglement data and response efforts. Under the…

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Three individuals on a metal speed boat pulling up large orange-brown kelp on a line from the water.

Seaweed genetics workshop draws scientists from across the US

April 25, 2024

The Alaska Seaweed Genetics Workshop was recently held in Juneau to address information needs for preserving genetic diversity of seaweed as the kelp mariculture industry grows. Sponsored by Alaska Sea…

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Conference addresses rapid change in Western Alaska

April 24, 2024

The 16th Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference was held in Nome this month, hosted by Alaska Sea Grant and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus. The four-day conference brought…

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Conference continues Alaska mariculture momentum

April 18, 2024

Over 200 attendees from across the nation gathered in Anchorage in February for the 3rd Annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska. This four-day event supported the continued development of shellfish and…

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Local partnerships build understanding of ocean dynamics in Southeast Alaska

April 15, 2024

With over 30,000 km of shoreline, Alaska is home to some of the world’s richest fisheries. In Southeast Alaska, like much of the state, coastal communities depend on commercial and…

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Fostering local resilience for Alaska fishing communities

April 12, 2024

Climate change has dramatically impacted Gulf of Alaska fisheries. The global phenomenon has led to fisheries disasters over the last several years, including declines in Chinook and other salmon as…

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New fisheries workforce specialist in Cordova

April 8, 2024

Alaska Sea Grant welcomes John Williams as our new fisheries workforce specialist, based in Cordova, Alaska. He will coordinate statewide commercial fishing training and events as well as provide extension,…

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Fellow spotlight: Katie Pietrucha

April 5, 2024

Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow Katie Pietrucha is working with the regulatory program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Alaska Marine Mammals Management Office. USFWS manages three species of…

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Demand increases for seafood direct marketing classes

March 25, 2024

A resilient seafood industry is crucial to many Alaskan coastal communities, contributing to the local economy, cultural identity and food security. Current seafood market conditions have motivated many harvesters to…

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