Evolutionary underpinnings of stress response in Pacific oysters

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...

Adapting Current Mariculture Techniques for Enhancement of Pinto Abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana)

by Jessica Whitney | Jun 25, 2024

Adapting Current Mariculture Techniques for Enhancement of Pinto Abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana) A pilot mariculture research and development project to establish rearing protocols for Pinto Abalone in Alaska. Principal Investigator: Jeff Hetrick, Alutiiq Pride...

Biological oceanography and Pacific oyster physiology in a novel oyster-growing region

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...

Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification in Alaska State Waters

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...

Assessing the Feasibility of Calcein Marking to Quantify Recruitment Success of Native Clams in Southcentral Alaska

by Jenny Renee | Nov 9, 2023

Assessing the Feasibility of Calcein Marking to Quantify Recruitment Success of Native Clams in Southcentral Alaska This project aims to establish methods for calcein marking in native Alaskan shellfish species with aquaculture potential that can be utilized in both...

Determining Site Suitability and Processing Potential at Alaska’s Salmon Hatchery Release Sites for the Integration of Mariculture Species

by Jenny Renee | Oct 24, 2023

Determining Site Suitability and Processing Potential at Alaska’s Salmon Hatchery Release Sites for the Integration of Mariculture Species This project seeks to determine the capacity of the state’s salmon hatcheries to integrate mariculture species into their...

Potential for Resilience: Examining the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Alaskan Bivalves

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Potential for Resilience: Examining the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Alaskan Bivalves This project is investigating the influence of future ocean acidification on Alaskan bivalves. Principal Investigator / Project Partners: Amanda Kelley, University of Alaska...

Embryonic and Early Larval Development of the Pacific Razor Clam (Siliqua patula)

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Embryonic and Early Larval Development of the Pacific Razor Clam (Siliqua patula) For this project, the team characterized the timing of developmental transitions from embryogenesis to the pre-settlement pediveliger stage of Pacific Razor Clam (Siliqua patula)....

Investigation of HPP Applications to Alaska Mariculture Products

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Investigation of HPP Applications to Alaska Mariculture Products This project will investigate various applications of High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology for Alaska mariculture products and establish connections with the HPP industry. Principal Investigator:...

Environmental Drivers of Harmful Algal Blooms at Oyster Farms in Alaska

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Environmental Drivers of Harmful Algal Blooms at Oyster Farms in Alaska This monitoring program builds off efforts started by the University of Alaska Fairbanks to evaluate water column variables, phytoplankton species (particularly HAB causing species including...