• Michael Stekoll

Lifelong Alaskan with a lifelong dream of studying marine biology. I've been working with the nascent commercial seaweed industry since it started in 2015. I am eager to continue to contribute my experience in hatchery operation and to help further the development of this industry.

Continue to promote commercial seaweed farming in Alaska, either through research or policy

• Kelp mariculture specialist
• Master scuba diver
• Outdoor emergency care certified

Examining different technologies and techniques to improve the efficiency and reduce cost in commercial kelp hatcheries

• Koru and Kelp, LLC