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
Expanding Markets through Differentiation: New Species and Product Lines Our ability to efficiently process farmed seaweed has improved, however current supply of Alaskan farmed sugar kelp exceeds demand, indicating the need to put greater emphasis on both expanding... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Evaluate Marketability and Production Protocols for Kelp Based Wine and Spirits Though there is extensive literature on grape wine production/marketing in addition to producing/marketing grain spirits, there is almost no information on kelp wine/spirit production and... 
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... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 5, 2024
Spatial and Temporal Variability of Carbohydrate Compositions in Cultivated Alaria marginata, Nereocystis luetkeana, and Saccharina latissima This study aimed to determine spatial and temporal patterns of commercially valuable carbohydrate compositions among commonly... 
by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
Bull Kelp Research Squad (BKRS) Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), found along the North American west coast, is a species of kelp highly prized for both its ecological and commercial value. Bull kelp is unique among kelps due to the fact that its stipe, in addition... 
by Jenny Renee | Nov 13, 2023
Mar ReCon – Kelp Farming; Assessment of seeding density, pre-harvest trimming, and environmental conditions on the performance of farmed kelp Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium (Mar ReCon) is a research and monitoring program designed to address the needs... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
Kodiak Kelp Production Pilot Program This project will inform seaweed growers and processors of the optimal seaweed species, product forms, and target markets that suggest the highest value potential. Principal Investigator: John Widdon, Kodiak Economic Development... 
by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023
Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium (Mar. ReCon): Sustainable Mariculture Development for Restoration and Economic Benefit in the EVOS Spill Area Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium (Mar. ReCon) is a research and monitoring program designed to...