Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food production sector, and innovations in the
industry are occurring at a rapid pace. With its maritime background, extensive coastline,
and reputation for producing some of the highest quality seafood in the world, Alaska’s
shellfish and seaweed (mariculture) industry is well positioned for expansion. Due to t
remote nature of the state, staying abreast of current technologies and innovations
occurring nationally and internationally presents a challenge for Alaskan mariculturists.

To assist Alaskan mariculturists in taking advantage of the most up to date technology and
husbandry practices, Alaska Sea Grant is accepting applications from farmers for travel
funding to visit mariculture operations elsewhere. This funding is available for travel within
the state of Alaska and nationally. Along with bringing information to the state of Alaska,
this program seeks to build awareness of the Alaskan mariculture brand by encouraging
reciprocal knowledge exchange from Alaskan industry members to other regions.