Supporters of mariculture in Alaska are working to build a $100 million industry out of shellfish and seaweed over the next two decades.
"Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation"
Alaska fisheries group aims to expand mariculture in the Aleutians, starting with kelp
Industry experts say the timing for kelp farming fits well between pollock or salmon seasons.
Gulf of Alaska cod loses sustainability label because of scarcity caused by climate change
After 10 years of certification, Gulf of Alaska cod will have its blue-sticker sustainability label suspended.
Push to grow Alaska’s mariculture includes new how-to training for budding seaweed farmers
The training is geared toward those in commercial fishing, tribal organizations or other coastal residents.
Researchers hope bill could help efforts to revitalize shellfish
More research is needed to see if model similar to salmon hatcheries could revitalize crab and other shellfish stocks around the state. A senate bill could make that easier.
Mariculture poised to come of age in Alaska
Alaska’s mariculture industry is in its infancy, compared with other regions of the world, but it has the potential to be much larger — maybe worth as much as $1 billion within three decades.
Mariculture initiative could boost shellfish farms
Alaska shellfish farmers hope a new state mariculture initiative will help boost their businesses. But they warn it’s not an easy industry to expand.
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