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New findings show increased ocean acidification in Alaska waters
The same things that make Alaska's marine waters among the most productive in the world may also make them the most vulnerable to ocean acidification. According to new findings by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist, Alaska's oceans are becoming increasingly acidic, which could damage Alaska's king crab and salmon fisheries. more...
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Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program sponsors 2009 Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit
29 October
ASG—The next Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit will be held in Anchorage, December 7–9, 2009. The summit is the third in the series for people just getting started in commercial fishing, and who want to take leadership roles in the industry.
Fall 2009 SFOS Newsletter online
19 October
SFOS—The Fall 2009 SFOS Newsletter is now online. View it here.
SFOS seafood scientist receives international acclaim
9 October
ASG—For Chuck Crapo, an Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program seafood scientist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, decades of toil and commitment were recently rewarded.
Scholarship honors fisheries student Blake Nunemann
8 October
SFOS—A scholarship has been named in honor of an undergraduate fisheries student, Blake Nunemann, who died September 30. The Blake Nunemann Memorial Scholarship has been set up at the UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
CoastWise Alaska radio service highlights marine topics and connects the university to coastal communities
1 October
ASG—CoastWise Alaska is a new, free audio news and feature service that spotlights stories about coastal Alaska science, business, and the environment.
Ecosystems 2010: Global Progress on Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
30 September
ASG—Alaska Sea Grant is pleased to announce the 26th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium, Ecosystems 2010: Global Progress on Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management. This international meeting will take place November 8-11, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Bristol Bay region welcomes local as new Marine Advisory Program agent
8 September
MAP—Bristol Bay, home to Alaska’s largest wild commercial salmon fishery, once again has an Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program (MAP) agent to help fishermen, seafood processors and marketers, and other marine resource users.
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