Alaska's Mariculture Drive Gains Momentum Towards Achieving $100 Million Value Goal

Alaska's Mariculture Sector Sees Impressive Growth, Fueled by Rising Production and Permit Applications, States Alaska Department of Fish and Game Records. James Currie, an Alaska Sea Grant Fellow and Author of the February Report, Highlights Industry Momentum and Challenges. Notable Focus on Oysters, Blue Mussels, and Kelp, With Continued Prohibition on Finfish Farming in Alaska State Waters. Logistics Identified as Primary Bottleneck, Calls for Enhanced Processing Infrastructure. Markos Scheer of Sea Grove Kelp Envisions Alaska as Catalyst for Economic Transformation. Alaska Mariculture Task Force Transforms into Alaska Mariculture Alliance, Aims to Foster Sustainable Industry Growth. USD 49 Million Grant Bolsters Alaska Mariculture Cluster's Mission to Boost Industry Sustainability and Economic Viability. NOAA Fisheries Collaborates with Alaska State to Identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas for Future Development, Supporting Informed Decision-Making and Industry Expansion.