In the back of what amounts to a warehouse on Seward's waterfront, the rebirth of the Alaska's once-famous Kodiak Island red king crab fishery is taking shape.

Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium to be held in April 2011, warnings posted about paralytic shellfish poisoning, sound-emitters tested for deterring whale entanglements, and more.

A new publication summarizes a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of commercial fishing catch share programs in Alaska.

Gov. Parnell signs MAP support into budget, MAP to help with seafood processor energy audits, Alaska Sea Grant site review brings praise to program, more.

Alaska Sea Grant will provide $1 million in federal funding during the next two years to support marine research across the state.

Alaska governor signs bill providing funds for Marine Advisory Program positions.

Torie Baker, the regional Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent in Cordova, recently traveled to the Louisiana coast to offer advice and consolation to the fishing communities being affected by the recent offshore oil spill there.

New Alaska Sea Grant bulletin tells skiff fishermen why and how to save their fish tickets from year to year. From receipts in a plastic bag to hiring an accountant--it's good for business!

New Alaska Sea Grant publication teaches fishermen the ins and outs of using a seafood broker or trader. Authors are experts in fish business and marketing, on the faculty at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Alaska communities, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and State Legislature rally to fund six Marine Advisory agents; advisory agent gives guidance on Gulf of Mexico spill response; more.

Permit application period ending, USCG telephone help line established, one-fish limit in place in Southeast, Mustang Inflatable Work Vest selected best PFD by fishermen, more.

Alaska harbormasters gain a key tool for standardizing environmentally sound practices: New book tells best management practices for certified clean harbors in Alaska, 80 pp.

National Sea Grant announces aquaculture research grant competition.

A federal Site Review Team will review and discuss the Alaska Sea Grant Program's management and organization, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative network/NOAA activities. Public comments are due no later than May 11, 2010.

Alaska Sea Grant celebrates 40th anniversary at the University of Alaska, 100 attend science conference in Unalaska, 2 million + king crab larvae hatch, new identification guide released for Alaska marine life, more.

Workshops on how to maintain, troubleshoot and better understand onboard refrigeration equipment will be offered in Ketchikan and Sitka.