NOAA Fisheries to make aquaculture announcement in Alaska

Three women harvesting oysters at family-operated Salty Lady Seafood farm in Juneau, Alaska. 

Three women harvesting oysters at family-operated Salty Lady Seafood farm in Juneau, Alaska.  (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries)

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Audio file from June 1 media teleconference announcing NOAA and state partners' plan to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska state waters.
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Audio file from June 1 media teleconference announcing NOAA and state partners' plan to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska state waters.

In partnership with the State of Alaska, NOAA Fisheries is inviting media partners to join a teleconference to learn more about new aquaculture efforts in Alaska. The call will provide reporters an opportunity to hear from experts from NOAA Fisheries and State of Alaska agencies, and to ask questions. 

WHO

  • Danielle Blacklock, director, Office of Aquaculture, NOAA Fisheries
  • Andrew Miller, natural resource manager, Alaska Department of Natural Resources
  • Sam Rabung, division director, Alaska Department of Fish & Game

WHAT

  • Media teleconference for credentialed reporters

WHEN

  • Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10:00 am AKDT / 2:00 pm EDT

HOW

  • Credentialed reporters may dial in using the numbers below:  
    • 800-369-2096 U.S./Canada (toll-free)
    • 1-517-308-9318 International (toll)
    • Verbal passcode: AQUACULTURE

 

 

Media Contacts

Julie Fair, julie.fair@noaa.gov, (907) 321-7032

Lauren Gaches, nmfs.pa@noaa.gov, (202) 740-8314

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Audio file from June 1 media teleconference announcing NOAA and state partners' plan to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska state waters.