Alaskans’ interest in the mariculture industry is growing. In 2016, state permitting agencies received only four aquatic farm applications. From 2017–2020, it jumped to 64. Mariculture includes the cultivation of shellfish, such as oysters, and seaweeds, used in a variety of foods, fertilizers and biofuels. Alaska state law prohibits the inclusion of finfish farming. Shucking […]
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 […]
Troopers reported via trooper dispatch on Tuesday that the investigation of the theft of Oysters from an Oyster farm in Jakalof Bay is continuing. It was reported to Anchor Point-based troopers on the afternoon of July 13th, that on July 4th, four people had trespassed onto the dock at the farm and stole Oysters from […]