Mariculture conference will explore challenges and opportunities
Tamsen Peeples, left, and Eric Fagerstrom measure seaweed at test beds near Juneau in July 2016 for a joint project between the University of 色视频下载 and Premium Oceanic. Peeples is now a graduate student at the 鲍础贵色视频下载檚 College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
Alice Bailey
907-474-5350
Feb. 18, 2022
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and the University of 色视频下载 Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences are co-sponsoring and helping to coordinate the conference. Contributing to 色视频下载色视频下载檚 economic growth is a strategic goal for the university system. Mariculture programs at UAF and UA Southeast focus on training, research and development.
The conference is open to all interested individuals. Proof of vaccination will be required at registration and before entering the conference. The cost is $150. Visit the for details and to register.
CONTACT: Alice Bailey, ambailey2@alaska.edu, 907-474-5350.
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