by Jessica Whitney | Dec 5, 2024
Spatial and Temporal Variability of Carbohydrate Compositions in Cultivated Alaria marginata, Nereocystis luetkeana, and Saccharina latissima This study aimed to determine spatial and temporal patterns of commercially valuable carbohydrate compositions among commonly... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 5, 2024
This study aimed to determine spatial and temporal patterns of commercially valuable carbohydrate compositions among commonly grown Alaskan kelp species during the typical harvest period. We assessed the relative abundance of carbohydrates (glucan, mannitol, alginate,... 
by Jessica Whitney | Jul 10, 2024
Bull Kelp Buoyancy Assessment Kelp farm anchoring systems are the most important and expensive component of a farmer’s investment. Balancing costs and efficacy for each unique farm site and species cultivated is critical for the sustainable growth of this industry.... by Jessica Whitney | Jul 10, 2024
Kelp farm anchoring systems are the most important and expensive component of a farmer’s investment. Balancing costs and efficacy for each unique farm site and species cultivated is critical for the sustainable growth of this industry. Growing bull kelp (Nereocystis... 
by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
Improving Aquaculture through Dulse Farming and Youth Education Ḵ’aach’ or dulse is a traditionally important seaweed species that has been harvested in Southeast Alaska for millennia by the Tlingit and Haida peoples. Tribal members have expressed concern that this... by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
Ḵ’aach’ or dulse is a traditionally important seaweed species that has been harvested in Southeast Alaska for millennia by the Tlingit and Haida peoples. Tribal members have expressed concern that this vibrant red algae may be threatened by climate change, nearshore... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
Alaska Mariculture Initiative – Phase 3 This project will embark on the third phase of the Alaska Mariculture Initiative (AMI), continuing and expanding on the successful efforts of the previous two phases. Phase 3 follows the evolution of these efforts and will focus... by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
This project will embark on the third phase of the Alaska Mariculture Initiative (AMI), continuing and expanding on the successful efforts of the previous two phases. Phase 3 follows the evolution of these efforts and will focus on the support and facilitation of the... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
Bullkelp Farm Improvements to Enable Scaling of Innovative Food Products By investigating/working with established kelp farmers, processors, and marketers of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), this project aims to develop, test and improve farming protocols to enable... by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
By investigating/working with established kelp farmers, processors, and marketers of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), this project aims to develop, test and improve farming protocols to enable and support the growth of the industry.