The mission of the Alaska Mariculture Research and Training Center is to build partnerships and leverage resources to facilitate and coordinate training, research and dissemination across disciplines (e.g. biology, engineering, economics, marketing, food sciences, etc.) for better success of industry and community development and to improve mariculture management.

Mariculture Q&A – State and Federal Aquatic Farm Applications
Online Webinar – April 6, 2023, 12 – 1pm
Do you want to start an aquatic farm in Alaska? Do you have plans to submit a joint agency aquatic farm application and have questions?
Join state and federal regulatory agency staff and Alaska Sea Grant for an open online forum to ask questions and receive guidance about aquatic farm site leasing and permitting in Alaska.
Upcoming Events
115th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association
March 26 - March 30Latin America & Caribbean Aquaculture 2023
April 18 - April 212023 National Seaweed Symposium
April 24 - April 27Seafood Expo Global
April 25 - April 27World Aquaculture 2023
May 29 - June 1
Upcoming Training
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Sustainable Pacific Oyster Farming
Pacific oysters are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under state and federal regulations.
Federal grant to boost Alaska’s mariculture industry
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently committed $49 million to grow Alaska’s mariculture industry. The award is one of 21 nationally chosen from more than 500 applications.
Shared Stewardship
In Southeast Alaska, tribal leaders and local entrepreneurs are helping shape a kelp industry that prioritizes Indigenous values, regenerative practices and a commitment to Alaska Native shareholders.