Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center
 More than 70,500 Alaskans are employed by the seafood industry. Photo by Scott Smiley. |
After three decades as the Fishery Industrial Technology Center, the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Kodiak facility will now be called the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center. University of Alaska Board of Regents approved the change in December 2011 with the support of the SFOS dean, UAF chancellor and UA president.
The Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science 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.
Mission
The mission of the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center is to increase the value of Alaska's fishing industry and marine resources through research, technological development, education and service.
Monthly Reports
What has been happening at KSMSC? Our faculty and staff provide updates about their activies – teaching, research and public service at KSMSC.
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series
Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, and Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge are co- sponsoring a weekly lecture each Tuesday at the Refuge's Visitor Center in downtown Kodiak. Lectures begin at noon. [more]
News & Events
Pacific Fisheries Technologists Conference – Feb. 12-15, Anchorage Downtown Marriott Hotel
PFT holds annual meetings for the presentation of papers and discussions of technical scientific matters relating to the fisheries industries and to collaborate with research institutes, universities, and governmental agencies engaged in fisheries work. Register now! [learn more]
Smoked Seafood for Fun and Profit – Feb. 16-18, A three day workshop in Kodiak offers both lectures and hands-on activities led by seafood scientists. Register now! [schedule] [learn more]
Ocean Acidification and Alaska Fisheries Roundtable – Jan. 26, 6-8 pm, Kodiak Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Join us to help ensure that the perspectives, experiences and concerns of Alaska fishermen, marine industries and coastal residents are heard and understood as we work to address the impacts of ocean acidification in our waters and communities. [learn more]
2011-Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program to bring popular fishing vessel refrigeration workshop to Kodiak – The one-day workshop will teach fishermen how to maintain, operate and troubleshoot onboard fishing vessel refrigeration equipment. Registration deadline is November 22, 2011. [learn more]
2011-October 24-Fish Byproducts Topic of International Gathering Monday
Scientists from Alaska and New Zealand present workshops on fish byproduct utilization at the Fishery Industrial Technology Center in Kodiak. This event is open to the public. [workshop agenda]
Fishery Industrial Technology Center (FITC) Review Committee report
A formal review process started on December 8, 2010 with the Review Committee Chair interviewing Mike Castellini, the Interim Dean of the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS), and culminated with a two‑day meeting in Anchorage on May 7‑8, 2011. This report summarizes the discussion and recommendations from that meeting. [read more]
2011-August 15-Anchorage Daily News - Kodiak facility refines technique for processing salmon
A new salmon processing technique developed at Kodiak's Fishery Industrial Technology Center could mean a way to get more Alaska salmon to consumers Outside. [read more]
2011-June 10-Alaska Journal of Commerce - Alaska to lose agriculture research station to budget cuts
Alaska's only agricultural research station is on the chopping block, one of 10 slated for closure by September 1. [read more]
2011-May 26-Kodiak Daily Mirror - No way to tell good shellfish from bad
"Harvesting shellfish for personal use has inherit risk," says Kodiak's MAP agent Julie Matweyou, in reference to PSP (paralytic shellfish poisoning). [read article]
2011-May 9-Alaska Dispatch - Alaska flatfish pudding now at a Wal‑Mart near you
"… It's not a high quality product," said Chuck Crapo. [read article]
2011-April 19-The Dutch Harbor Fisherman - ComFish gets an earful on seafood market competition
Seafood marketing specialist Quentin Fong has a message for those seeking profits in this competitive industry. [read more]
2011-April 9-12-Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium - Kodiak Harbor Convention Center
The Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium (KAMSS) will present selected results of decades of marine research conducted near Kodiak, Alaska, to fishermen, students, and residents of Kodiak Island. At KAMSS, researchers will have an opportunity to talk about their research and local people will learn how Kodiak's marine environment and resources function, change, and affect their lives and livelihoods. Learn more...
2011-March 7-Kate Wynne's marine mammal survey on KMXT radio
2011-March 1-FITC students win awards at 2011 Pacific Fisheries Technologists Conference
Research technician Mike Treston processes fish livers. The Alaskan commercial fishing industry produces over one million metric tons of by-product and waste annually. Recent regulatory changes require 100% utilization of cod and pollock.* |
People
The faculty, research and support staff, and students constitute the core of the capabilities of KSMSC.
Teaching
KSMSC faculty support graduate students and teach in the undergraduate fisheries program. Most graduate students working out of the Kodiak Center are enrolled in an interdisciplinary master's degree program related to KSMSC faculty expertise including seafood processing, seafood science or marketing.
Consistently ranked one of the top fishing ports in the US, Kodiak is home port to more than 700 vessels. |
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.
Service
Service to the public, including industry members, agencies, small businesses and fishermen is one of the founding goals of the KSMSC. Each month, our service ranges from technical assistance and consultations in marketing and seafood processing, to serving on federal or state advisory committees, to meeting with K-12 school students to talk about food science or marine mammal biology.
Facilities
KSMSC facilities include the Alfred Owen building, the Visitors/Student apartments, storage building, and the Hazardous Materials building.
