The Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium took place this week, bringing together scientists from across the archipelago and Alaska every three years to share their research. Organized by Alaska Sea Grant, which funds scientific research in coastal and marine resources, this year’s symposium was led by Julie Matweyou, the marine advisory program agent in Kodiak.
The event started on April 23 and concluded on April 25, featuring films about coastal life. The symposium included two full days of plenary talks, evening activities, and various presentations on topics such as climate change, the monitoring of invasive species, ocean acidification, tours of the R/V Oscar Dyson, and mariculture evaluations.
Rick Thoman was the keynote speaker for this year’s symposium. A climate specialist with the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
