Mariculture in the News

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...

This June, the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) hosted a group of food and lifestyle storytellers to Juneau for an immersive familiarization (FAM) trip designed to showcase Alaska’s growing mariculture industry and generate media coverage, social content, and consumer...

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...

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 as she takes us on a wet and wild journey through the kelp...

They may be small, but oysters are surprisingly strong! 🦪 In the first installment of our Mariculture Nerd Nite series, Margo Reveil from Jakolof Bay Oyster Co. joined us to talk about all things oyster biology and the surprisingly tough shellfish that so many of us...

In mid-May the AMC marketing program welcomed a group of four journalists to Cordova for our second familiarization (FAM) trip—an immersive experience connecting these writers directly with Alaska’s mariculture industry. Through farm visits, product tastings, a...

Alaska Mariculture exhibited at Seafood Expo North America (SENA) for the first time, marking a significant step for the state’s growing oyster and kelp sector.

The AMC marketing program hosted a private “Shuck & Tell” industry tasting March 9 in Anchorage, bringing oyster farmers together with local chefs, restaurateurs, tourism partners, and media. Farmers from Alaska Shellfish Farms, Blue Starr Oyster Co., Seagrove, Shinaku Shellfish, and Tomasso Shellfish shared their oysters – and their stories – with more than 50 guests. 

The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) is proud to roll out a new logo and brand system implemented by the AMC Marketing Program to help Alaska oysters and kelp stand out and generate awareness in the marketplace.