by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Hatchery Cultivation of the pacific razor clam (Siliqua patula) The purpose of this project is to master the culture of this important commercial species in the hatchery and nursery. This includes broodstock conditioning, hatchery culture techniques for rearing larvae... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
The purpose of this project is to master the culture of this important commercial species in the hatchery and nursery. This includes broodstock conditioning, hatchery culture techniques for rearing larvae at commercial densities, and developing nursery grow-out... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Evaluating subsistence shellfish beaches for future enhancement projects The project aims to evaluate selected subsistence beaches near seven native communities in south central Alaska. The Chugach Regional Resources Commission through funding by the Exxon Valdez Oil... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
The project aims to evaluate selected subsistence beaches near seven native communities in south central Alaska. The Chugach Regional Resources Commission through funding by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Project 97-131 conducted extensive beach surveys identifying... 
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
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 | 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...