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The Washington Post–Alaska’s newest gold rush: Seaweed
Alaska underscores both the urgency in developing the industry, and its promise. The communities here are losing their livelihoods and food faster than in many other places. In Alaska, ocean farming could chart a different path from the sort of extraction that’s defined it for more than two centuries.
Western Regional Aquaculture Center: Solicitation for Research Priorities for FY2025
With WRAC currently fully funded, we look forward to planning the NEXT call for pre-proposals (RFP FY25). The first step in developing the RFP – – – to ask you and your colleagues, stakeholders and constituents for input in the development of research and outreach priorities.
Foundations of kelp farming: Educating the new wave of aquatic farmers
In order to increase workforce development in the Alaskan kelp farming industry, Alaska Sea Grant hosted the four-day intensive hands-on workshop Foundations of Kelp Farming at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center in March.
Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium: a 10-year project for Alaska
Funded by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, the Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium is a partnership between scientists and Alaska seaweed and shellfish farmers.
2023 Seaweed State of the Industry
Phyconomy tracks the seaweed economy worldwide, and aims to “improve the flow of information in the seaweed industry” by maintaining a seaweed company database, newsletter, job board and publishing an annual Seaweed State of the Industry.
Sustainable Pacific Oyster Farming
Pacific oysters are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under state and federal regulations.
Federal grant to boost Alaska’s mariculture industry
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently committed $49 million to grow Alaska’s mariculture industry. The award is one of 21 nationally chosen from more than 500 applications.
Shared Stewardship
In Southeast Alaska, tribal leaders and local entrepreneurs are helping shape a kelp industry that prioritizes Indigenous values, regenerative practices and a commitment to Alaska Native shareholders.
Seafood safety and technology updates from the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center
Pacific oysters are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under state and federal regulations.