Located in Kodiak, at the center of Alaska's fishing industry, FITC is committed to increasing the value of Alaska's marine resources. Photo credit: Scott Smiley.
Fishery Industrial Technology Center
Mission
The mission of the UAF/SFOS Fishery Industrial Technology Center is to increase the value of Alaska's fishing industry and marine resources through research, technological development, education and service.
About FITC
The Fishery Industrial Technology Center is a major division of the UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences and is a key component in SFOS' commitment to ensuring the long-term productivity of Alaska's ocean resources.
News
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The faculty, research and support staff, and students constitute the core of the capabilities of FITC.
Academic Programs
FITC has two major academic programs, Sustainable Harvesting and Seafood Processing. Undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as training and short courses are offered.
Research
We direct our programmatic efforts across five major research and service areas: harvesting technology, processing technology, seafood quality and safety, contaminants and collaborative ecosystems research directed towards building the prudent and sustainable utilization of Alaska's fisheries resources.
Facilities
FITC facilities include the Alfred Owen building, the Visitors/Student apartments, storage building, and the Hazardous Materials building.