Several field classes are offered here, open to all students on the undergraduate and graduate level. Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center located on the Trident Basin in Kodiak, works year- round using a state- of- the- art seafood research and development facility to discover better production and distribution methods for Alaska’s fishing and seafood industries to better serve Alaskans statewide. The facility has research kitchens, biochemistry and food labs all to test and develop new seafood products. The Alaska Stable Isotope Facility conducts stable isotope analyses of a wide range of sample types for researchers all over Alaska and the globe. The facility is outfitted with a variety of equipment to aid customers with sample preparation and analysis can be provided for almost any plant or animal. The. R/V Sikuliaq is a 2. Alaska and the Polar Regions. Sea Grant's mission is to enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal, marine and Great Lakes resources in order to create a sustainable economy and environment Environmental stewardship, long-term economic development and responsible use of. Fishermen’s Direct Marketing Manual Fourth Edition Terry Johnson, Editor Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program Editorial assistance provided by Jeanette Johnson, Alaska Marine Advisory Program, and David G. Gordon, Washington Sea Grant. KATE RIPLEY: NOAA had expressed some concerns that under the parameters of that grant, which is Sea Grant, that Sea Grant MAP agents, Marine Advisory Program agents. Marine Mammal Specialist University of Alaska Mammal Biologist University of Alaska Fairbanks Associate Professor University of Alaska Marine Mammal Specialist Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program University of Alaska Museum Marine Mammal. The Sikuliaq is one of the most advanced university research vessels in the world, allowing researchers to conduct many scientific endeavors with the lowest possible environmental impact. Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) was established to research concerns over increasing acidity in the ocean, the impacts on Alaska’s marine ecosystems, and by extension Alaska’s scientific and fisheries communities. Ocean Acidification is a fairly new multi- disciplinary research area encompassing topics such as biology, ecology, paleontology and more. The UA’s Scientific Diving Program began in 1. ![]() AAUS and currently averages 4. The program offers courses involving scientific diving and various subtidal research projects, focusing on cold- water and dry- suit diving across Alaska and the Antarctic. Established in 1. Seward Marine Center, home of the Tsunami Bowl, is one of UAF’s School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences’ coastal facilities, providing access to salt water laboratories and the coastal environment at Resurrection Bay, Alaska, as well as a wonderful research location for UA graduate students. ![]() Spotlight on Marine Advisory Program Agent Torie Baker. Torie Baker is the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent for the Prince William Sound region and is based in Cordova. As a MAP agent, she works with fishermen in marine safety training, business assistance and collaborative applied research. She is also a 2. 0- year commercial salmon harvester in Prince William Sound, Copper River and Bristol Bay, and has worked extensively in Copper River salmon marketing initiatives. She holds a master's degree in adult education from the University of Alaska Anchorage. It’s Safe Boating Week, what is the one thing everyone needs to know about being safe while out on the water? Terry Johnson, UAF Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program; Karen Schmitt, UAA ommunity and Technical ollege. Academic Affairs, University of Alaska [email protected] (907) 843-1996. For more information, visit our website: www.alaska.edu. Torie Baker is the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent for the Prince William Sound region and is based in Cordova. As a MAP agent, she works with fishermen in marine safety training, business assistance and collaborative applied research. She is also a 20-year commercial salmon harvester. Seeks to promote marine science and education in the development, management and stewardship of marine and coastal resources. University of Alaska Anchorage, which also operates under the name Marine Advisory Program, is located in Anchorage, Alaska. This organization primarily operates in the University business / industry within the Educational Services sector. University of Alaska Anchorage employs approximately 8. In Alaska and other northern locales, cold- water temperature (as low as 3. In addition, boaters in our region need to understand how weather, tides and remote travel intensifies the importance of planning, skill, communications and proper gear. What is something cool you learned while working with commercial/recreational boaters? I have a tremendous respect for the reciprocal assistance ethic in the commercial fleets – being alert and responsive to other vessels in distress is important. But also maintaining your equipment and training is paramount, too, because the boat that comes to your aid is, first, having to stop making a living, and, second, is putting their life, crew and equipment at risk. This code of conduct is engrained in the profession, and challenges everyone to keep up on their game. Credit: Alaska Sea Grant. What drove you to work on outreach within the boating community? As a new fisherman some 2. I took a marine safety class taught by an Alaska Sea Grant agent. I remember seeing safety videos (also produced by Sea Grant) that opened my eyes to the bigger picture of marine safety: coldwater near- drowning, vessel fires and flooding, life raft deployment, signals. I heard personal survival stories from classmates, who were saltier than I would ever be. In addition to commercial fishermen, I help train youth, recreation and subsistence boaters, and researchers. It’s been especially gratifying to teach spouses and family members who often find themselves on family boats not fully understanding the practical implications of safety at sea. How did you get involved with Sea Grant? When did you join Sea Grant? I’ve been with Alaska Sea Grant for 1. I was exposed to extension services an early age because I come from a farming family. When I went to Alaska, my farming instincts led me to fall in love with the fishing lifestyle; I saw the same hard work, sense of community on and off the water, and a chance to work in this awe inspiring environment. Always involved in teaching and coaching, during graduate school, I interned on a Sea Grant project delivering seafood processor quality training. My masters thesis compared learning styles of self- employed persons, and in particular analyzing learning strategies of commercial fishermen by age- of- entry into fisheries (the so- called “born- into- it” vs. Being in a position to help solve problems, and build capacity within individuals, communities and among organizations. My personal goal is to move every person who comes into my office for help one step ahead: Linking with others who can assist, filling in missing information, or asking a question or two that might move thinking in a different direction. La. Don Swann of Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant challenged us at the first Sea Grant Academy to remember one the most important attributes of an extension agent is the ability to “anticipate” client needs. I’ve found that takes experience, strong partnerships and resourcefulness; thinking strategically also requires good time management, and the ability to listen deeply to what people are talking about. What part of your job did you least expect to be doing? Lately I’m assisting with annual reporting and impact tracking. There is a ton of exciting work being done by so many talented individuals in our program. Now that I’ve been with Sea Grant awhile, I really enjoy being a sounding board for colleagues, helping them clarify how they are structuring their work, and discovering impacts and accomplishments that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. What’s at the top of your recommended reading list for someone wanting to explore a career in science? Continuing with the marine safety theme, for researchers working in the north Pacific, Atlantic or Arctic, I suggest “Beating the Odds on Northern Waters: A Guide to Fishing Safety” by Susan Clark Jensen and Jerry Dzugan. And how about a personal favorite book? I have to go plural here. Being an amateur fisheries historian, Mark Kurlansky’s “Cod” and Dava Sobel’s “Longitude”. On my list currently is John van Amerongen’sbiography of Trident Seafoods founder Chuck Bundrant, “A Deck Full of Dreams”. Do you have an outside hobby? I love hiking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. What surprised you most about working at Sea Grant? Discovering so many like- minded people in the Sea Grant networks with shared values about the importance and power of community, be it placed- based, cultural, professional, or digital. Meet other Sea Grant Extension Agents working to help people be safe and sustainable boaters: Louisiana Sea Grant Extension Agent Lauren Land. Mississippi- Alabama Sea Grant Consortium Peter Nyugen. New York Sea Grant Extension Agent David White. Ohio Sea Grant Extension Agent Sarah Orlando.
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