Pat Pitney, President of the University of Alaska

“The University of Alaska is all in for mariculture.” Wise words shared by University of Alaska President, Pat Pitney, at the first Mariculture Conference of Alaska in 2022 and again at the conclusion of the third conference in 2024.
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The 2024 Mariculture Conference of Alaska was held in Anchorage, Alaska, February 26–29, to gather members of the mariculture industry, hear from mariculture experts, and connect with farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders, and other professionals.

The goal of the Mariculture Conference of Alaska is to support the continued development of mariculture in the state by examining accomplishments, challenges and opportunities in research, innovative practices, educational opportunities, and drivers of industry growth.

The conference was supported by Alaska Sea Grant, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Alaska Mariculture Alliance, Alaska Mariculture Cluster, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation, Alaska Shellfish Growers Association, NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Conference, and World Wildlife Foundation. Financial support was provided by the State of Alaska with economic development funds provided to the University of Alaska and Southeast Conference through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.