Alaska Mariculture Alliance

07/31/2026

We're down in Ninilchik to spread the good word on regenerative ocean farming at Salmonfest. Drop by and say hello. We've got a touch tank and tons of cool stickers!

07/22/2026

Our newly designed website is officially live!

The talented team at Rising Tide Communications (RTC) has brought AMA’s brand-new website, media library, and consumer landing page to life, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!

Explore what's new:

- Fresh, modern design

- Improved navigation

- Updated resources and educational information

- The NEW Consumer Landing Page: designed to help consumers explore Alaska mariculture with educational resources and information about Alaska-grown kelp and oysters.

- The NEW AMA Media Library: hundreds of free-to-use images and logos for Alaska mariculture industry members. Perfect for marketing, outreach, and storytelling. Create your free account and start exploring today!

Visit the link below and let us know what you think!

https://alaskamariculture.org/

Rising Tide Communications

07/07/2026

Imagine seeing Alaska’s seaweeds for the very first time, from thick blades of bull kelp swaying in the current to vibrant pink coralline algae covering every nook and cranny of the rocky intertidal.
That’s exactly what happened when Russian expeditions arrived in the 19th century, and naturalist Aleksandr Postels got to work sketching the incredible algal life he observed 🎨🌊🌿

In our final Nerd Nite installation, Lindsay Olsen from GreenWaveOrg and spinnakerseafarms explores Postel’s beautiful illustrations, how she stumbled upon them, and what they reveal about Alaska’s seaweeds then and now.

Want to see Lindsay’s full talk? Head over to our YouTube Channel! Special thanks to Rising Tide Communications and Landsick Media LLC for making our Mariculture Nerd Nite series possible!

06/29/2026

An ancient concept with new applications 👷🌊

For thousands of years, people have turned to the ocean for building materials, from seaweed-reinforced floors in ancient Chile to the seashell-derived columns that still tower above Rome.

Now, researchers are giving those ideas a modern refresh. Graduate researcher Jessica McKay of UAF’s Automated Construction and Advanced Materials Laboratory explores the history of ocean-based construction and explains how she and fellow engineers are reimagining mariculture products to create more sustainable building materials for the future.

This video is part of our Mariculture Nerd Nite series, a collection of public talks by mariculture scientists, farmers, and other experts celebrating all things mariculture!

Special thanks to Rising Tide Communications and Landsick Media LLC for making our Mariculture Nerd Nite series possible!

06/22/2026

Before they become clawed behemoths, Alaska’s king crabs start life on a smaller (and much cuter) scale 🦀

Heather McCarty from the Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association takes us through the complex life cycle of a red king crab at St. Paul, Alaska’s crab hatchery, an endeavor aimed at rebuilding depleted wild king crab stocks in Alaska’s waters.

If you enjoyed this preview, check out the full talk on our YouTube Channel!

This video is part of our Mariculture Nerd Nite series, a collection of public talks by mariculture scientists, farmers, and other experts celebrating all things mariculture!

Special thanks to Rising Tide Communications and Landsick Media LLC for making our Mariculture Nerd Nite series possible.

06/15/2026

Baby kelp, do do do do do do! 🌿 Is it stuck in your head yet? If so, you might as well dive into the fascinating world of kelp hatcheries! Join Dr. Angela Korabik of the Prince William Sound Science Center PWS Science Center as she takes us on a wet and wild journey through the kelp lifecycle, from microscopic “babies” in the hatchery to elegant, flowing blades swaying on Alaska’s kelp farms.

Want to see the full talk? Head over to our YouTube Channel! This video is part of our Mariculture Nerd Nite series, a collection of public talks by mariculture scientists, farmers, and other experts celebrating all things mariculture!

Special thanks to Rising Tide Communications and and Landsick Media LLC for making our Mariculture Nerd Nite series possible.

PS - when are we going to get a kelp emoji!? 🌿🌊

06/08/2026

What do microscopic algae, shellfish, and public health have in common? 🦪🔬

Bobbi Hudson, Executive Director of , joined us for Mariculture Nerd Nite to discuss harmful algal blooms, their impacts on shellfish and human health, and the science behind keeping Alaska’s commercial shellfish harvests safe.

This video is part of our Mariculture Nerd Nite series, a collection of public talks from mariculture scientists, farmers, and other experts celebrating all things mariculture! If you enjoyed this preview and would like to see the full video and other talks in the series, check out our YouTube Channel.

Special thanks to and for making our Mariculture Nerd Nite series happen!

06/01/2026

They may be small, but oysters are surprisingly strong 🦪💪

In the first installment of our Mariculture Nerd Nite series, Margo Reveil from joined us to talk all things oyster biology and the surprisingly tough shellfish that so many of us enjoy on our plates. If you liked this preview, head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full talk!

We’re grateful to Margo for sharing her time, knowledge, and expertise with us, and we’re excited to finally start sharing this series with you all.

Special thanks to for helping make our Mariculture Nerd Nite series happen!

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

The results are in! AMA held its annual elections for our Board of Directors this spring and we have changes to share!

Welcome to our newest board member, James Greeley of Tommaso Shellfish, and thank you to everyone who participated in the election, whether as a candidate or voter.

While this picture from February doesn’t include all of our current board members, it’s fitting as we say we also want to say a big thank you to Lia Heifetz of Barnacle Foods, whose term ended in March. We appreciate your work to support and grow Alaska’s mariculture industry!

The Alaska Sea Grant seat on our board also changed hands this spring. We are excited to welcome Melissa Good as a new director, and send many thanks to Ginny Eckert for all of your support!

Our directors recently held elections for officer roles on the board - find our directors’ new roles on the board on our website: https://alaskamariculture.org/board/