Alaska Sea Grant, together with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program, is pleased to announce seven recommended marine debris removal projects under the 2024 Community Marine Debris Removal Grant Program. These projects represent a $1.2 million investment in marine debris removal, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. […]
Whether working, playing, or traveling, spending time on the water is a way of life for many Alaskans. Alaska’s small-boat harbors play a crucial role in their communities, creating economic opportunities in tourism and shipping, providing access to commercial and subsistence fishing, and serving as hubs for cultural and recreational activities. The Alaska Clean Harbors […]
European green crabs are an adaptable, invasive coastal species. They were observed on Annette Island in 2022 and 2024. They have since spread to neighboring islands and are likely to spread throughout southeast Alaska. European green crabs destroy eelgrass habitat and pose a threat to Dungeness and other shore crabs. They are already well-established in British Columbia, Washington […]
More than 150 community members and scientists recently gathered for the 2024 Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium (KAMSS), which featured presentations, a poster session paired with youth science activities, tours of the NOAA ship Oscar Dyson, several film showings, and more. KAMSS once again partnered with the month-long Kodiak Whale Fest to offer place-based marine science education. Rick […]