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.
Upcoming Events
International Seaweed Symposium 2025
May 4 - May 9World Aquaculture Safari 2025
June 23 - June 262025 Phycological Society of America Annual Meeting
July 29 - August 22026 Phycological Society of America Annual Meeting
June 15, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Upcoming Training
Professional Aquaculture Training: Beyond the Basics for Businesses and Practitioners
January 28 @ 8:00 am - May 1 @ 5:00 pmSanitation Control Procedures for Seafood Processors
April 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm2025 Seaweed Handling and Processing Workshop
May 21 - May 23
Training Resources
Latest News
AMC Announces Kelp Seed Quality Improvement Research & Development Projects
To scale the kelp industry in Alaska, farmers need reliable access to quality kelp seed. Seed consistency can lower cost structures and improve yield estimates, which can inform business planning and build trust with buyers.
New Ketchikan company aims to kick-start Alaska kelp industry
On a clear March afternoon, John Smet shut off the engine of his workboat as he approached his go-to wild kelp bed. It was high tide, so less kelp was pooling on the surface of the water, making it harder to see.
Helping students understand local seaweed biology
For thousands of years, the Tlingit people have fostered systems of science and education indigenous to their home, allowing each clan to maintain stewardship of their lands.
Dive into Alaska Aquaculture
NOAA Fisheries releases new aquaculture information and education resources page.
In Alaska and British Columbia, Seaweed Farming Holds Promise for People and Nature
By focusing on sustainable and inclusive growth, governments and farmers can provide economic and ecosystem benefits.
Alaska Mariculture Cluster to fund kelp-based biostimulant research
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster has announced its investment in three pioneering projects to research kelp-based biostimulants for use in the agricultural industry.