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
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
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... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Primary Stabilization of Seaweed Through Drying Technique Blue Evolution, in partnership with Sun’Aq Tribal Enterprises through Wildsource, proposes an innovative project aimed at enhancing the mariculture industry in Kodiak, Alaska. This project focuses on the... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Pilot scale forced-air drying and milling of farmed kelp – Gateway to mid to large scale drying, qualitative assessment, and development of dried kelp products This 12-month project proposes to utilize existing technology for forced air drying and milling to run... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Mobile Seaweed Processing Commercial kelp farmers in Southcentral Alaska face logistical obstacles for harvesting, stabilizing, and transporting large volumes of kelp biomass from aquatic farms to population centers; the primary objective of this project is to develop... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Kelp Stabilization for Rural Communities: Designing for Decentralized Processing Fresh seaweed degrades rapidly after harvesting, preventing farmers and processors from bringing it to market in sufficient quantity and quality. To relieve this bottleneck, we will... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Building capacity for gametophyte generation and direct seeding techniques for the commercial kelp species Saccharina latissima (Sugar kelp) in Alaska The hatchery stage is crucial for the success of cultivated kelp, where juvenile kelp are reared under artificial... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Building a shipping route: Cost-reducing methods to transport stabilized kelp from Alaska to market Alaska has enormous potential to support the growing domestic kelp farming industry thanks to its expansive coastline, government support, seafood industry... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Building a product bridge: Cost-effective primary stabilization for transportation of Alaska kelp to market Alaska has enormous potential to support the US’s growing seaweed farming industry thanks to its expansive coastline, support from the state government, and...