by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Sea Otter Sound Mariculture Data Initiative: Collaborative Monitoring and Innovation in Southeast Alaska’s Mariculture Industry The Sea Otter Sound Mariculture Data Initiative aims to advance sustainable mariculture practices in Southeast Alaska by conducting... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
The Sea Otter Sound Mariculture Data Initiative aims to advance sustainable mariculture practices in Southeast Alaska by conducting bi-weekly and post-extreme weather environmental surveys and site assessments at our lease in Sea Otter Sound. Supported by continuous... 
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
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 location, sea water quality, time of harvest, and processing conditions.... 
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
Early Warning of Harmful Algal Blooms and Biofouling Larvae Using the PlanktoScope, A Low-Cost Automated Plankton Imaging and Analysis Tool Shellfish farmers and subsistence harvesters in Alaska gravely need tools that can provide them with actionable information... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Shellfish farmers and subsistence harvesters in Alaska gravely need tools that can provide them with actionable information regarding blooms of harmful algae and biofouling larvae. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Alaska present a significant risk to human health for... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Developing increased survival techniques for shellfish enhancement of two species (Clinocardium nuttallii and Mya arenaria) through implementing predator protection in Southeast Alaska Increased sea otter populations threaten shellfish populations throughout Southeast... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Increased sea otter populations threaten shellfish populations throughout Southeast Alaska, and necessitate innovative solutions for “grow-out” techniques for shellfish on subsistence and personal use beaches. The primary purpose of this project is to develop and...