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Assessment of Alaska Seaweed Processing Locations
AFDF contracted with McKinley Research Group to assess the suitability of six coastal Alaska communities as locations for seaweed processing facilities. Learn More
January 2022
Alaska Seaweed Market Assessment
With grant support from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, AFDF contracted with McKinley Research Group to assess current and potential markets for Alaska seaweed Learn More
August 2021
Seaweed Handling and Processing: Guidelines for Alaska
According to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), as of May 2021, there are 402.38 authorized and leased acres for seaweed production, and 1,579.49 acres under review... Learn More
May 2021
Final Report to Governor Dunleavy
The Final Report to Governor Dunleavy is provided by the Alaska Mariculture Task Force to Governor Dunleavy Learn More
May 2021
Kelp Energy Products and Marine Renewable Energy for Coastal Alaska Communities
This document summarizes the results of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project conducted to understand, evaluate, and address the challenges related to kelp processing... Learn More
March 2021
In Brief – Alaska Mariculture Development Plan
This document presents a brief synopsis of the Alaska Mariculture Development Plan which is the result of a two-year iterative comprehensive planning process. Learn More
March 2018
Alaska Mariculture Development Plan
In 2016, Governor Walker established and appointed members to the Alaska Mariculture Task Force by Administrative Order No. 280, with the directive to provide recommendations to de... Learn More
March 2018
AMI Phase 2: Economic Analysis to Inform a Comprehensive Plan
Part of the comprehensive planning process included an iterative economic analysis conducted in phases and in collaboration with the Alaska Mariculture Task Force. Learn More
November 2017