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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 at ...
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 ...
