Establishing a Platform for Inclusive Cultivation of Black Seaweed (Pyropia abbottiae) in Alaska

by Jenny Renee | Nov 10, 2023

Potential for Resilience: Examining the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Alaskan Bivalves In Southern British Columbia, tribes have noticed variability or decline in their black seaweed populations in some locations. The goals of this project are to engage with the...

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...

Enhancement of Red King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) in Resurrection Bay, Alaska

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Enhancement of Red King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) in Resurrection Bay, Alaska A pilot project with the goal of establishing a shellfish enhancement model for Red King Crab in Resurrection Bay, AK. Principal Investigator: Jeff Hetrick, Alutiiq Pride Marine...

Development of a Mariculture Model for Black Chiton (Katharina tunicata)

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Development of a Mariculture Model for Black Chiton (Katharina tunicata) A pilot mariculture research and development project to establish rearing protocols for Black Chiton in Alaska. Principal Investigator: Jeff Hetrick, Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute Funding:...

Develop Mitigation to Minimize Herring Spawning Events on Kelp Farms

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Develop Mitigation to Minimize Herring Spawning Events on Kelp Farms A Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) spawn event in spring of 2020 destroyed the kelp crop on a 100-acre kelp mariculture operation, the largest operation in the U.S., worth approximately...

Expanding Aquaculture Potential for the California Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus californicus) in Alaska and Washington

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Expanding Aquaculture Potential for the California Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus californicus) in Alaska and Washington A mariculture research and development project to establish rearing protocols for Red Sea Cucumbers in Alaska. Principal Investigator / Project...

Developing Juvenile Seed Production Techniques of the Native Basket Cockle for use in Enhancing Populations in Southcentral Alaska

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 20, 2023

Developing Juvenile Seed Production Techniques of the Native Basket Cockle for use in Enhancing Populations in Southcentral Alaska This project examines the feasibility of utilizing hatchery/nursery techniques on the native Basket Cockle for shellfish enhancement...

Prince William Sound Kelp Mariculture Development for Habitat Restoration and Local Economy

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023

Prince William Sound Kelp Mariculture Development for Habitat Restoration and Local Economy This project aims to develop feasible mariculture strategies for local communities to engage in kelp farming. Principal Investigator: Willow Hetrick-Price, Alutiiq Pride Marine...

Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium (MarReCon)

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023

Mariculture Research and Restoration Consortium (MarReCon): 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...

Social, Cultural and Economic Assessment of Kelp Mariculture Opportunities for Coastal Villages Within the EVOS Spill Zone

by Natalie Osborne | Jan 18, 2023

Social, Cultural and Economic Assessment of Kelp Mariculture Opportunities for Coastal Villages Within the EVOS Spill Zone This 5-year project aims to assess how Indigenous kelp mariculture operations within the EVOS spill area would be socially beneficial,...