By the end of the workshop, participants will understand the structure of business planning, be familiar with tools that facilitate business and marketing, feasibility analysis, and gain insights into strategic business decision making, all geared towards kelp and oyster farmers.
This workshop will give farmers the tools they need to conduct basic monitoring of the waters around their farm sites, including temperature, salinity, light and plankton community.
Each year, thousands of commercial mariners from across the West Coast and Alaska gather in Seattle in search of the latest tech, gear, and education. Expo features hundreds of exhibitors across diverse marine categories, a free three-day education program covering key industry topics, a dedicated Alaska Hall showcasing local products, and a variety of special events including happy hours, industry breakfasts, and networking dinners.
The Symphony of Seafood is an annual event that celebrates the innovation and excellence of Alaska’s seafood industry.
This free three-day workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about Pacific oysters and oyster farming in Alaska. No previous oyster farming experience is needed.
Since 1993 the Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS), Alaska’s premier marine research conference, has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for over twenty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaskan waters. Over 700 people attend this conference held annually during the month of January.
Do you have a story that you’d like to share about what it means to work in maritime in Alaska? We would love to hear from you! The February 4th event will be held in collaboration with the Maritime Workforce Summit; drawing an audience of top maritime educators and industry professionals from around Alaska.
Aquaculture America combines the US Aquaculture Society, Chapter of WAS, National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association as well as many other Aquaculture groups. Holding the meeting in Hawaii allows Aquaculture America to reach across the Pacific to share with aquaculture throughout the Asian Pacific region. Don’t miss this meeting in Paradise!
The Mariculture Conference of Alaska is an opportunity to engage with members of the mariculture industry, hear from experts and connect with farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders and other professionals.
Founded in 1908, The National Shellfisheries Association is an international organization of scientists, management officials and members of industry, all concerned with the biology, ecology, production, economics and management of shellfish resources - clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, snails, shrimp, lobsters, crabs, among many other species of importance.