by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Solar Drying of Alaskan Seaweed and Use as a Sustainably Sourced Layer Hen Feed Ingredient The overall project is designed to evaluate the suitability of Alaska-farmed sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) as a feed ingredient for certified organic layer hens, resulting... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Simulation and Development of a Kelp Drying Prototype Using Existing Equipment Bull kelp plays a crucial role in Alaska’s marine ecosystem and has significant economic potential due to its applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. Bull kelp holds a strong... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Sea Otter Sound Mariculture Data Initiative: Collaborative Monitoring and Innovation in Southeast Alaska’s Mariculture Industry The Sea Otter Sound Mariculture Data Initiative aims to advance sustainable mariculture practices in Southeast Alaska by conducting... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Helical Anchor Performance Analysis The proposed project, entitled Helical Anchor Performance Analysis, is a study of helical anchor installation processes and strength testing under a variety of bottom type and loading conditions. Helical anchors are a... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Evaluating and Sharing Methods to Efficiently Dry Kelp for Rural Communities Globally, seaweed and kelp are most commonly sold in the dried form. Supplying dried kelp for this existing demand is the most direct channel for kelp farmers in Alaska to sell their product... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Evaluate Marketability and Production Protocols for Kelp Based Wine and Spirits Though there is extensive literature on grape wine production/marketing in addition to producing/marketing grain spirits, there is almost no information on kelp wine/spirit production and... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Early Warning of Harmful Algal Blooms and Biofouling Larvae Using the PlanktoScope, A Low-Cost Automated Plankton Imaging and Analysis Tool Shellfish farmers and subsistence harvesters in Alaska gravely need tools that can provide them with actionable information... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Developing increased survival techniques for shellfish enhancement of two species (Clinocardium nuttallii and Mya arenaria) through implementing predator protection in Southeast Alaska Increased sea otter populations threaten shellfish populations throughout Southeast... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Developing Hybrid Oyster Seeds for Alaska Shellfish Growers Oyster farming in Alaska relies on seeds produced using broodstock that have not been optimized for growth in Alaska. This practice can result in inconsistent yield performances of farmed oysters that hinder... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Design and comprehensive planning of an Alaskan optimized intermodal freight container based shellfish setting and pre-nursery seed boosting system Optimizing aquatic farm gear to reduce labor and increase oyster growth and yield is a goal for many Alaskan oyster...