Alaska Sea Grant Bookstore
Books, videos, posters and more from Alaska Sea Grant and our Marine Advisory Program
From the Farm to the Processor
Key points for kelp farmers to address with your buyer/processor, so that you are able to successfully plan, coordinate and manage this aspect of your operation.
New releases
Seaweed Handling and Processing: Guidelines for Alaska
Guide for those considering starting a seaweed processing business. $15
State of the Mariculture Industry in Alaska
Infographic summarizing the state of the mariculture industry. Free
Saxitoxin in western and northern Alaskan food webs
Focusing on clams, krill/zooplankton, walruses and bowhead whales. Free
Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Guide
Navigating the leasing and permitting process for marine aquaculture in the state of Alaska. $10
Alaska-Grown Pacific Oyster Consumer Guide
How oysters are grown and harvested, food handling and safety tips, links to recipes, and where to purchase Alaska-grown oysters. Free
Alaska Emergency and Disaster Homeowner's Handbook
Prepare your home for natural disasters and extreme weather. Free
Field Guides
Marine mammals, turtles, rockfishes, flatfishes, seaweeds, seabird nests, albatrosses...
Field Guide to Sea Stars of the Aleutian Islands
Guide to 63 sea stars of the Aleutians, with colorful photos. $15
Field Guide to Seaweeds of Alaska
Updated! Color photos and descriptions of 100 seaweed species. $30
Guide to Marine Mammals and Turtles of the U.S. Pacific
Marine mammals and sea turtles of Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington. $15
Guide to Marine Mammals and Turtles of the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Illustrated guide to US Atlantic marine mammals and turtles. $25
Field Guide to Common Marine Fishes and Invertebrates of Alaska
Identify Alaska marine fishes and invertebrates. $17.50
Fishing Business Guides
Borrowing money, markets, partnerships, insurance, legal issues, permits and licenses, fishing vessel upkeep, saving on taxes... Most are available as free PDF downloads.
Saving Money with Fishing Vessel Energy Audits
Energy conservation measures for fishing vessel owners. Free
Basic Startup Guide for the Direct Market Fisherman
How—and whether—to start direct-marketing your catch. $1
Fuel-Saving Measures for Fishing Industry Vessels
Reduce fuel consumption on fishing boats, and save money. $1
Tips for Managing Yearly Fishing Income
Fishing season end is time to figure taxes and save for the future. $1
Teaching Resources
Curriculum guides, posters, field guides, career guides, Alaska Seas and Rivers Curriculum, teaching materials...
The Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands: Region of Wonders
The history, mystery, and majesty of the Bering Sea. $5
Marine Recreation
Halibut and rockfish brochures, recreational boating safety, clean boating, field guides, fuel efficiency...
Best Practices for Carefully Releasing Sport-Caught Halibut
Techniques for gently releasing halibut to minimize injury. $.50
Gulf of Alaska Coastal Travel Routes
Online boating travel guide for eastern and central Gulf of Alaska.
Climate Change
Adapting to climate change, community monitoring, ocean acidification, climate change and fisheries...
Community-Based Monitoring of Alaska’s Coastal and Ocean Environment
Best practices for Alaska community-based monitoring programs. Free
Ocean Acidification and Fisheries: Alaska's Challenge and Response
Ocean acidification research and fisheries impacts. $3
Harmful Algal Blooms: What They Mean to Alaskans and How We Can Adapt
What are HABs, why do they matter, how to adapt. Free
Responses to Coastal Erosion in Alaska in a Changing Climate
How to prevent erosion and avoid erosion risk in coastal Alaska. $5
Seafood Handling and Harvesting
Onboard handling, fish ID guides, shipping and storage, recoveries and yields, gear and methods, fish sausage recipes...
Alaska Seafood Purchasing Guide for Schools
Information for schools on buying Alaska seafood for student lunches. Free
Trashing Your Livelihood: Marine Debris and Commercial Fishing
Fishermen—learn how debris makes your profits decline. $3
Coastal Community Development
Northern harbor operation and maintenance, adapting to climate change, seafood cold storage facilities, coastal erosion, rat control...
Community-Based Monitoring of Alaska’s Coastal and Ocean Environment
Best practices for Alaska community-based monitoring programs. Free
Alaska Clean Harbors Guidebook
Best management practices for certified clean harbors in Alaska. Free
Responses to Coastal Erosion in Alaska in a Changing Climate
How to prevent erosion and avoid erosion risk in coastal Alaska. $5
Marine Research and Proceedings
Bering Sea, stock assessment, bycatch, crab, genetics, fisheries management, mammal and seabird declines, ecosystems, arctic biodiversity...
Fishing for Pollock in a Sea of Change
History and management of the Bering Sea pollock fishery. $10
Fisheries Bycatch: Global Issues and Creative Solutions
Peer-reviewed research on fisheries bycatch.
Responses of Arctic Marine Ecosystems to Climate Change
Peer-reviewed research on climate change responses in northern marine ecosystems.
Fishing People of the North: Cultures, Economies, and Management Responding to Change
Peer-reviewed research on circumpolar fishing communities. $5
Commercial Fishing Safety and Survival
Fishing safety books and videos, training manuals...
Fishing Vessel Stability: Operational Practices
How to enhance stability of small fishing vessels. $20
Beating the Odds: A Guide to Commercial Fishing Safety 7th edn
Book on marine safety for commercial fishermen, 7th edition. $15
Flooding Control: Knowledge and Tools to Prevent Sinking
Preventive maintenance and steps to control flooding. $20
Family Health and Safety
Recreational boating safety, survival books...
Alaska Emergency and Disaster Homeowner's Handbook
Prepare your home for natural disasters and extreme weather. Free
Surviving on the Foods and Water from Alaska's Southern Shores
Shore survival and wilderness sources of food in southeastern Alaska. $7.50
Aquaculture
Shellfish farming, salmon hatcheries, developing a mariculture business, PSP, aquaculture safety...
What Does Genetics Have to Do with It? 3rd edn
Genetics and fisheries in an online-only publication. Free
