Prince William Sound Kelp Mariculture Development for Habitat Restoration and Local Economy

Jan 18, 2023

Species: Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Ribbon Kelp (Alaria marginata), Seaweed, Sugar Kelp (Saccharina latissima)

Lead Organizers: Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute, Chugach Regional Resources Commission

Location: Southcentral

This project aims to develop feasible mariculture strategies for local communities to engage in kelp farming.

Principal Investigator / Partners:

Willow Hetrick-Price, Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute

Project Term: 2022 - 2027

Funding: $2,700,000, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council

Contact Email: willow@crrcalaska.org