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New guide for kelp farmers chronicles more than 100 kinds of seaweed found in Alaska
The waters of Southeast Alaska are an ideal environment to grow species ranging from Pacific oysters to ribbon kelp.
Mariculture Education in Alaska: Current Educational Resources & Efforts
The purpose of this report is to provide a resource to educators, mariculture industry members, community members, and more who are interested in learning of programming, curriculum, and general mariculture education throughout the state of Alaska at this time.
Sea Grant 10-Year Aquaculture Roadmap (2025-2035)
For more than 50 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) has invested in supporting a sustainable U.S. coastal, marine, and Great Lakes aquaculture.
Kachemak Shellfish Growers: sowing the seeds of success
Sean Crosby gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Kachemak Shellfish Growers’ oyster hatchery in Homer, Alaska – an operation that’s helping to fuel the state’s mariculture boom.
White House National Science and Technology Council Finalizes New Aquaculture Plan, First in 40 Years
In addition to providing a sustainable source of American-raised seafood, aquaculture plays an important role in fisheries restoration.
Kelp vodka wins two awards at 2024 Alaska Symphony of Seafood
Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S.A.-based distillery Uncharted Alaska was among the big winners at this year’s Alaska Symphony of Seafood awards.
The future of Alaska: the Alutiiq Pride perspective
Jeff Hetrick, director of the Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute, a tribally managed marine research facility in Seward, Southeast Alaska, offers insights into the potential offered by the state’s growing mariculture sector, and the pitfalls it needs to overcome.
New video showcases how cooperatives support Alaska’s oyster industry
The newest installment of Alaska Sea Grant’s Meet Your Alaskan Farmer video series documents an exciting development in Alaska mariculture—the expansion of oyster cooperatives—with a spotlight on Alaska Oyster Cooperative on Prince of Wales Island. The video, filmed and edited by FeelReal Films, is now available online as a resource to illustrate the possible benefits of cooperatives for ocean farmers throughout the state.
2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
The 2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska will be held in Sitka, located on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast.
Building a family oyster farm in Alaska
Greg Bates of Alaska Shellfish Farms recounts how he and his family have managed to grow their oyster business over the course of 17 years.