by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Testing Four Approaches to Small-Scale Primary Seaweed Stabilization & Matching Methods to Markets This project will focus on addressing the challenge of primary processing at the community hub and/or small farm collective scale (10-30 acres) and look to... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
This project will focus on addressing the challenge of primary processing at the community hub and/or small farm collective scale (10-30 acres) and look to matching processing methods to local context and suitability for end products and markets. It will allow us to... 
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
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 in an improved market for harvested seaweed. Various kelp species incorporated into poultry... 
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
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 position in the market thanks to the Alaskan value-added seaweed company,... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
The Sea Otter Sound Mariculture Data Initiative aims to advance sustainable mariculture practices in Southeast Alaska by conducting bi-weekly and post-extreme weather environmental surveys and site assessments at our lease in Sea Otter Sound. Supported by continuous... 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
Seaweed for human consumption must comply with daily recommended allowances to manage intake of heavy metals and iodine. These compounds are present due to several factors – species, geographical location, sea water quality, time of harvest, and processing conditions.... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Reducing Impact of Heavy Metals in Seaweed to Address Barriers of Growth Seaweed for human consumption must comply with daily recommended allowances to manage intake of heavy metals and iodine. These compounds are present due to several factors – species, geographical...