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Report: Green Energy in Alaska Mariculture Farm & Producers Survey Analysis
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) Green Energy in Mariculture (GEM) Project has released a report analyzing how Alaska’s mariculture industry uses energy and how it ...
Kelp Seed Quality Investments with GreenWave & Kelp Ark
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) Kelp Seed Quality Improvement program is an important step towards addressing kelp seed quality and consistency in Alaska and represents ...
Webinar: AMC Grant Evaluation with Ecotrust
The Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) is hosting a webinar with Ecotrust to update stakeholders and industry members on their ongoing evaluation of the Alaska ...
Carbon Sequestration Research Program Launched
Southeast Conference has awarded four innovative research projects through the Alaska Mariculture Cluster’s (AMC) Carbon Sequestration Program, which will support new economic opportunities and ...
DEC Temporarily Pivots from PST to DST Testing to Support Mariculture Industry
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is making a critical adjustment to protect Alaska’s mariculture industry and consumers. DEC is temporarily redirecting its ...
AMC’s First FAM Trip Expands Market Reach for Alaska Oysters and Kelp
In late September, the AMC Marketing Program hosted its first-ever familiarization (FAM) trip—an immersive experience connecting chefs, buyers, media, and influencers directly with Alaska’s ...
New Seaweed Tissue Analysis Dashboard Illuminates Alaska’s Seaweed Potential
In 2024, as a part of AMC’s Seaweed Tissue Analysis Program, the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) facilitated a seaweed sampling effort that looked ...
Q&A With Food For Climate League
What does it take to build Alaska kelp and oysters into mainstream staples? For what are currently niche markets in the food sector, it ...
De-Risking Investments: Oyster Seed Size Analysis Project Overview
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) is working on an important project titled, “Maximizing Success: Ideal Oyster Seed Transfer Size from Nursery to Farm in ...
AMC’s Revolving Loan Fund Complements AMA’s Matching Grant Program
On October 1, 2025, the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) opened the third round of match funding for the Mariculture Incentive Grant Program (MIGP). This program ...
Public Relations & Engagement Plan Published for Alaska Mariculture Alliance
The Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) contracted with Rising Tide Communications (RTC) to research and draft a Public Relations & Outreach Plan. The project’s purpose is ...
Six Projects Receive Nearly $3 Million in Second Round of Mariculture Equipment Funding
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) is excited to announce the second round of awards through its Mariculture Equipment Program, which is investing in strategic ...
Tracking Alaska’s Mariculture Industry Growth: Spring 2025 Memo
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) contracted with McKinley Research Group and the Pacific Shellfish Institute to provide AMC and the broader mariculture industry with ...
Alaska-Washington Mariculture Knowledge Exchange
In partnership with Washington Sea Grant, Alaska Sea Grant is organizing a multi-day learning experience for Alaska mariculture farmers. Selected participants will travel to Washington ...
Marketing Program Launched to Boost Demand for Mariculture Products
On behalf of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC), the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) and Southeast Conference (SEC) have launched a robust marketing program to ...
New Report Assesses Carbon Sequestration Opportunities for Alaska Mariculture
Through the Research & Development component of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant, Southeast Conference (SEC) contracted with Oceanid Climate & Carbon Solutions (OCCS) ...
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From Classroom to Coast: Alaskans Trained to Teach Kelp Farming
Last month, the first Kelp Farm Operations: Training of the Trainers workshop was held at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Sciences Center. This comprehensive training ...
Alaskans Trained in Oyster Cultivation
Last month, two dozen Alaskans gathered in Ketchikan to dive into a topic essential to the state’s growing mariculture industry—oyster seed production. While “seed” ...
Now Hiring Mariculture Program Specialist
The Mariculture Program Specialist position provides support and leadership to help execute the $49 million Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant program funded by the U.S. ...
Now Hiring Grant Technician
Southeast Conference is hiring a Grant Technician to provide administrative technical and financial support for grant programs managed by Southeast Conference (SEC), including the ...
2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska: Connecting, Collaborating, & Growing
In February, the largest Mariculture Conference of Alaska to date was held in Sitka, Alaska, bringing together over 300 industry experts, farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders, ...
Help Improve Energy Efficiency in Alaska Mariculture
The Green Energy in Mariculture project is working with Alaska mariculture farmers and processors to better understand energy use patterns and identify opportunities to ...
AMC Announces Kelp Seed Quality Improvement Research & Development Projects
To scale the kelp industry in Alaska, farmers need reliable access to quality kelp seed. Seed consistency can lower cost structures and improve yield ...
Seaweed Tissue Analysis Program Overview
Through the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) subaward, the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) has funded three Research & Development projects to date focused on ...
De-Risking Investments: Ocean and Wave Simulations & Analysis Project Overview
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC), in partnership with the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) and Kelson Marine, has launched an ocean modeling, data collection, ...
AMC Launches Dashboard to Overview RFP Award Distribution
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) has launched the AMC RFP Allocation Dashboard, an interactive tool that allows users to explore how AMC BBBRC funds ...
AMC Launches Airtable Database to Overview Funded Projects & Programs
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) has launched the AMC Airtable Database to serve as a user-friendly, centralized information hub for funded projects and programs ...
AMC Awards Second Cohort of Other Mariculture Species R&D Projects
Mariculture farming in Alaska is primarily focused on cultivating Pacific oysters and three species of kelp (sugar, ribbon, and bull). The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) ...
AMC Invests in Kelp-Based Biostimulant Agriculture Projects
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) is proud to announce funding for three groundbreaking projects that will help propel Alaska’s mariculture industry by researching kelp-based biostimulants ...
Seaweed Dryers Market Research Report
Through the Equipment & Technology component of the AMC grant, Southeast Conference (SEC) contracted with Hatch Innovation Services (Hatch) to study the global landscape ...
Project Unveils Nutritional Label for Alaska-Grown Pacific Oysters
The Alaska Shellfish Growers Association (ASGA), a nonprofit organization representing shellfish farmers and those interested in developing shellfish aquaculture in Alaska, oversaw a nutritional ...
Seaweed Population Genetics Program Overview
The Seaweed Population Genetics program, led by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s (ADFG) Gene Conservation Laboratory, is conducting advanced genetic research on ...
AMC Theory of Change & Evaluation Survey
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) is a four-year grant-funded project aiming to stimulate Alaska’s mariculture industry through strategic investments that de-risk the sector and ...
Kelp Processing: Technical Report on Technology, Market, and Regulatory Considerations
New technical report presents an overview of kelp processing technologies, key market trends, and regulatory considerations to inform product development efforts. On behalf of ...
UAF Hosts Mariculture Ideation Session in Kodiak
With funding from the AMC's Workforce Development grant component, the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) recently hosted the Kodiak Ideation Studio, a multidisciplinary event aimed ...
Tracking Alaska’s Mariculture Industry Growth: Fall 2024 Report
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) contracted with McKinley Research Group and the Pacific Shellfish Institute to provide AMC and the broader mariculture industry with ...
2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
Save the Date With major funding support for the Alaska Mariculture Cluster, the 2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska will be held in beautiful Sitka, Alaska ...
The Fish Site Publishes Alaska Mariculture Series
The Fish Site, an aquaculture industry news outlet and subsidiary of Hatch Blue, is publishing a series of articles profiling Alaska's mariculture industry. The ...
Food Sector Market Research for Alaska’s Kelp and Oyster Products
Southeast Conference (SEC) contracted with Food for Climate League (FCL) to provide market research services to advance the goal of unlocking industry growth potential ...
Insights Platform Launched For Alaska Mariculture Industry
The Alaska Mariculture Insights Platform, which offers essential benchmarks, insights and industry data aimed at showcasing Alaska’s mariculture industry, has been officially launched. Visit ...
Match Funding from the Mariculture Incentive Grant Program (MIGP)
The Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) opened the second round of match funding for the Mariculture Incentive Grant Program (MIGP). The purpose of the MIGP ...
Upcoming University of Alaska Mariculture Courses & Workshops
The Alaska Mariculture Cluster is heavily invested in workforce development to ensure all interested Alaskans can learn more about and work in the mariculture ...
Revolving Loan Fund FAQs
The AMC Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) addresses lending barriers within the industry and leverages capital to support rural and underserved communities interested in entering or ...
Research Project Launched to Track Alaska Mariculture Industry Growth
Statistics about the Alaska mariculture industry are limited and often not up to date, which makes it difficult to answer seemingly basic questions such ...
AFDF Announces Second Cohort for Joint Innovations Projects (JIP)
With funding from the Alaska Mariculture Cluster, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) has announced a second cohort of applied research and development projects for ...
Initial Market Research Lays Groundwork to Address Industry Barriers
On behalf of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC), Southeast Conference (SEC) contracted with Food for Climate League (FCL) to provide market research services through ...
Overview of AMC Feasibility Studies
In November 2023, Southeast Conference solicited proposals for mariculture processing feasibility studies, under the Equipment & Technology component of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) ...
First Phase of Equipment Funding through the Alaska Mariculture Cluster Grant Program
Under the Equipment & Technology component of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant, Southeast Conference has awarded a first round of funding for the ...
AMC Expands Opportunities with Other Mariculture Species R&D Projects
Mariculture farming in Alaska is primarily focused on cultivating Pacific oysters and three species of kelp (sugar, ribbon, and bull). The Alaska Mariculture Cluster ...
Southeast Conference Hosts Hatch Innovation Services to Develop Alaska Mariculture Insights Platform
As part of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster grant project, Southeast Conference has contracted with Hatch Innovation Services, a leading aquaculture consultancy firm, to create ...
Alaska Mariculture Cluster Partners with Ecotrust to Measure Impact
Led by the Southeast Conference and with partners across the southern regions of coastal Alaska, the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) is tasked with investing ...
Providing Fresh Insights into Alaska’s Seaweed and Shellfish Sectors
The Alaska Mariculture Insights project is being led by Southeast Conference Alaska (SEC) and Hatch Innovation Services (HIS), in collaboration with thefishsite.com. It aims to develop a comprehensive ...
Alaska Sea Grant Releases Mariculture Workforce Development Plan
Alaska planners have identified mariculture workforce development as an important strategic area, essential to growing the current industry into a major sector in the ...
Green Energy in Mariculture (GEM) Project
The Green Energy in Mariculture (GEM) project aims to help farmers and processors maximize energy efficiency and renewable energy while minimizing dependence on fossil ...
First Cohort Announced for Joint Innovations Projects (JIP)
With funding from the Alaska Mariculture Cluster, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) has announced a first cohort of applied research and development projects for ...
Southeast Conference named as a winner in the U.S. EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Southeast Conference receives $49 million (and another ~$15 million in cash and in-kind contributions by many of its partners) on behalf of the Alaska ...
EDA Invests $49 Million to Boost Mariculture Industry in Alaska Through American Rescue Plan
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Approximately $49 Million to Boost Mariculture Industry in Alaska Through American Rescue Plan Regional Challenge WASHINGTON – Today, President ...
