by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Developing Hybrid Oyster Seeds for Alaska Shellfish Growers Oyster farming in Alaska relies on seeds produced using broodstock that have not been optimized for growth in Alaska. This practice can result in inconsistent yield performances of farmed oysters that hinder... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Oyster farming in Alaska relies on seeds produced using broodstock that have not been optimized for growth in Alaska. This practice can result in inconsistent yield performances of farmed oysters that hinder growth of the industry. Pacific Hybreed and NOAA scientists... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Design and comprehensive planning of an Alaskan optimized intermodal freight container based shellfish setting and pre-nursery seed boosting system Optimizing aquatic farm gear to reduce labor and increase oyster growth and yield is a goal for many Alaskan oyster... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Optimizing aquatic farm gear to reduce labor and increase oyster growth and yield is a goal for many Alaskan oyster farms. Tumble cages have become a popular culture method in other oyster growing regions, as they improve oyster shape, size and yield while reducing... 
by Jessica Whitney | Jun 25, 2024
The goals of this work are directed towards understanding the influence of ecologically relevant thermal drivers (temperature) and toxic algal organisms upon the growth and survival of Pacific oysters in Alaskan mariculture. To safeguard producer incomes and develop... by Jessica Whitney | Jun 25, 2024
DATES: 2024-2026 RECIPIENT: University of Alaska Fairbanks PROJECT MAKER: Jessica Glass, University of Alaska Fairbanks Schery Umanzor, University of Alaska Fairbanks Morag Clinton, University of Alaska Fairbanks LOCATION: Alaska The goals of this work are directed... 
by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
Biological oceanography and Pacific oyster physiology in a novel oyster-growing region The environmental dynamics and productivity of high latitude nearshore regions, and the impact on Pacific oyster aquaculture, are poorly understood. This project provides an... by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
The environmental dynamics and productivity of high latitude nearshore regions, and the impact on Pacific oyster aquaculture, are poorly understood. This project provides an assessment of the seasonal dynamics of oceanography, phytoplankton communities, and oyster... 
by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification in Alaska State Waters In June 2023, NOAA announced the beginning of the process to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Alaska state waters, in partnership with the State of Alaska. An AOA is a defined... by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
In June 2023, NOAA announced the beginning of the process to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Alaska state waters, in partnership with the State of Alaska. An AOA is a defined geographic area that NOAA has evaluated through both spatial analysis and...