Alaska Sea Grant surveys coastal communities

February 17, 2011

University Relations

The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is seeking input from fishermen, coastal residents and other interested parties about a proposed professional training program for fishermen. The program would help prepare people for fishing jobs. There is not currently a formal training program in Alaska supporting the professional development of fishermen. Sea Grant has developed a survey to assess needs and define parameters of such a program.

UPDATE:

More than 130 coastal Alaskans have completed a survey asking whether UAF should launch a certificate training program for commercial fishermen. Learn more about the Alaska Sea Grant survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CommercialFishingTrainingProgram