Growing Community Mariculture in Southeast Alaska

OceansAlaska · Marine Science Center & Shellfish Hatchery · Ketchikan

Who We Are

OceansAlaska is the concept and vision of Alaskan educators, scientists, fishermen and business leaders who formed this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Based on George Inlet near Ketchikan, we bring together marine science, research, education and hands-on mariculture. Our shellfish hatchery and community seaweed farm support sustainable cultivation, wild stock enhancement and the communities working to build a resilient mariculture future in Southeast Alaska.

Shellfish Hatchery

Hands-on marine science and shellfish cultivation in Ketchikan, supporting sustainable mariculture through hatchery research, training and seed production.

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Community Seaweed Farm

Ketchikan’s demonstration kelp farm, working with fishermen, Native organizations, processors and community members to grow a new Alaska industry.

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Learn & Get Involved

Classroom resources, internships, webinars and reports on mariculture, plus memberships and donations that keep our work going.

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Gallery

Wildlife, water and shellfish from the Alaska coast.

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News & Events

Mariculture in PWS: Webinar Series for Independent Kelp Farmers
A four-part fall 2020 webinar series asking: is kelp mariculture right for you, and what do you need to know before making an investment?
A “lifesaver”: Organization purchases oysters to help farmers during pandemic
Coverage of the effort to buy oysters from farmers whose restaurant markets disappeared during COVID-19.
This Humble Mollusk Can Save Shorelines From Rising Seas
YES! Magazine on how oyster reefs can protect shorelines from rising seas.

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Support Community Mariculture

Seaweed and bivalves take up excess nutrients and CO₂ and provide a nursery for important commercial species. Join us or make a gift to keep this work growing.

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