Alaska Sea Grant College Program

Anchorage Boating Examiner: Alaska Sea Grant College Program

A valuable resource for boaters in our state is the Alaska Sea Grant College Program based out of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The mission of Sea Grant is to support maritime research and distribute the results to coastal communities in a way that will benefit them.

Public outreach from Sea Grant is conducted in part by their Marine Advisory Program (MAP) and Bookstore. Marine Advisory agents are found in coastal areas throughout Alaska and are vital members of their communities.

Most boaters would be interested in the excellent publications produced by Alaska Sea Grant. Some publications of interest to boaters are detailed below.

Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Alaska - This publication written by MAP Agent Terry Johnson details the legal and practical aspects of viewing marine mammals.

Water Wise: Safety for the Recreational Boater is a boating safety book developed in concert with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA). A practical guidebook for boating safety focused on cold water operations and remote areas of Alaska.

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