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UA regents approve new bachelor of arts, minor in fisheries
The University of Alaska Board of Regents this week approved a new bachelor of arts in fisheries and a minor in fisheries. The degree and minor will be offered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. more...
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Marine Advisory Program offers boaters tips to conserve fuel, save money
20 June
MAP—The Marine Advisory Program has prepared a list of steps that can help lessen the impact of high fuel cost for Alaska boaters.
SFOS students named Dean John A. Knauss Fellows
20 June
ASG—Three University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate students have been named Dean John A. Knauss Fellows. The fellows will spend a year in Washington, D.C., learning how the federal government makes national marine environmental policy.
SFOS seeks new Dillingham marine advisory agent
19 June
SFOS—The University of Alaska Fairbanks will soon begin a search for a Marine Advisory Program agent for its Dillingham office. MAP is the statewide community extension arm of the UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
West Valley student earns fisheries mentorship, scholarship
11 June
SFOS—While many high school students enjoy their long summer vacation, West Valley sophomore Shamariah Hale will be hard at work. Selected as a Hutton Junior Fisheries Scholar, Hale will spend the next two months gaining hands-on experience as a young fisheries scientist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Alexander honored with classroom dedication
1 June
SFOS—In 1965, Vera Alexander became the first woman to receive a doctorate at the University of Alaska. Four decades later, after serving as a professor of marine science, a director and as a dean, Alexander has been honored with the dedication of a new smart classroom at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Coastal Marine Institute receives conservation award from U.S. government
22 May
SFOS—A research institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has received an award from the U.S. Department of the Interior for outstanding conservation through collaboration. The award is called the Cooperative Conservation Award and was presented last month in Washington, D.C.
Alaska Sea Grant announces 2008–2010 projects
21 May
ASG—Improving fisheries management models, increasing the size of farm-raised oysters, and learning how to raise red and blue king crab in large-scale hatcheries are among the $1.5 million in new projects, activities, and administration of the Alaska Sea Grant College Program over the next two years, the program announced today.
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