Alaska Sea Grant recently surveyed the Alaska mariculture industry to shed light on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and response on their businesses in February and March. Survey respondents reported that revenue was down, with 43 percent reporting losses of more than half of their revenue. More than a third had laid off […]
Fifty fishermen from around the state gathered in Juneau in January for the eighth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS) for three days of training, networking and interacting with the Alaska State Legislature. Participants of the Alaska Sea Grant event were self-selected or sponsored by their fishing organization, skipper or CDQ group and came from […]
The Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference and Forum organizers have discussed the risks and concerns presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and have decided to cancel WAISC for 2020. We arrived at this decision out of concern for the safety of our communities, region, and conference goers, and sincerely look forward to your participation at […]
Abstract submission extended through March 16. The Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference and Forum invites researchers to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at our WAISC 2020 conference in Dillingham, Alaska. The conference will feature a wide range of discussions, networking opportunities, and exciting talks on topics including fisheries, effects of climate change, sustainable energy, mining, rural education, subsistence, waste […]