by Jenny Renee | Nov 13, 2023
Indoor cultivation protocols for the rhodophytes, Devaleraea mollis and Palmaria hecatensis from Alaska The goals of this project are to develop, implement, and disseminate reliable cultivation methods to produce dulse in tumble culture and transfer this technology to... 
by Jenny Renee | Nov 13, 2023
Effects of Kelp Farm Line Spacing on Cultivated Alaria marginata As demand for kelp products increases, kelp farmers will need to optimize lease space to increase yield and maintain profitability. This study has three primary goals with respect to cultivating ribbon... 
by Jenny Renee | Nov 13, 2023
Mar ReCon – Kelp Farming; Assessment of seeding density, pre-harvest trimming, and environmental conditions on the performance of farmed kelp Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium (Mar ReCon) is a research and monitoring program designed to address the needs... by Jenny Renee | Nov 9, 2023
Control of farmed Nereocystis luetkeana sporophyte density via novel seeding technology Attempts at the commercial cultivation of bull kelp have yet to consistently produce a product that is similar to the wild-type, fronds are typically smaller/skinnier. This project... by Jenny Renee | Oct 24, 2023
Determining Site Suitability and Processing Potential at Alaska’s Salmon Hatchery Release Sites for the Integration of Mariculture Species This project seeks to determine the capacity of the state’s salmon hatcheries to integrate mariculture species into their... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023
Investigation of HPP Applications to Alaska Mariculture Products This project will investigate various applications of High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology for Alaska mariculture products and establish connections with the HPP industry. Principal Investigator:... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023
Assessing the Potential Habitat Provision of Kelp Aquaculture Farms in Alaska For this project, NOAA researchers will work in direct coordination and collaboration with farmers on Alaska Ocean Farms, a local kelp farm in Kodiak, Alaska. The objectives of the project... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
Regional Capacity Building This project develops a regional strategic plan to promote growth and opportunity around the regional marine economy. Principal Investigators: John Widdon, Kodiak Economic Development Corporation Anna Bateman, Valdez Native Tribe Project... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
Kodiak Kelp Production Pilot Program This project will inform seaweed growers and processors of the optimal seaweed species, product forms, and target markets that suggest the highest value potential. Principal Investigator: John Widdon, Kodiak Economic Development... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
Kachemak Bay Kelp Processing and Distribution Hub: Removing a Bottleneck to Growth in the Alaska Seaweed Industry This team will be assessing the entire process of seaweed growth, harvest, processing and distribution in Homer, Alaska, to determine and remove...