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Alaska Mariculture The Great Opportunity

Alaska Mariculture The Great Opportunity. Building the Industry Research & Training Roger Painter & John Sund November 4, 2005 Alaska Shellfish Growers Association. Statewide Aquatic Farm Production. Current state of the industry 1996 - 2004 production data. Potential for Industry.

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Alaska Mariculture The Great Opportunity

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  1. Alaska Mariculture The Great Opportunity Building the Industry Research & Training Roger Painter & John Sund November 4, 2005 Alaska Shellfish Growers Association

  2. Statewide Aquatic Farm Production

  3. Current state of the industry1996 - 2004 production data

  4. Potential for Industry

  5. New Zealand MusselsA Success Story 1988 harvest value - $24M 2002 harvest value - $185M

  6. Economic Needs Training/education Lack of available labor Investment dollars Transportation to Market Regulatory environment Research Needs Alaska-specific oyster brood Species diversification Technology development Toxic algae research Obstacles to Growth

  7. Tongass Coast Aquarium

  8. 28 Acre Site Acquiredfrom State & Borough

  9. Tongass Coast Aquarium Inc Project structure Educational Program Exhibit and Display Mariculture Research Program (the Aquarium facility) K-12 Local residents Collaborative Efforts Research Training Industry Building University of AK SE Visitors Summer Camps Other Educational Opportunities Tongass Coast Aquarium

  10. Visitor Industry - $ 2.2 MM Funds the Base Operations

  11. Tongass Coast Aquarium Provides: Organizational Structure • Corporate body: 501(c )(3) • Management staff and resources • Sustainable revenue source • Fund management capability • Collaborative research and education

  12. Mariculture Research Center • Directed: By Private Industry • Collaborate: With government, university, communities • Convene: Stakeholders to develop coordinated plan • Dedicated: To research, development and training • Assist: Technology transfer to Alaska industry • Catalyst: Addressing – scientific, technical issues

  13. 1st floor layout with Research Facility and room for expansion

  14. Tongass Coast Aquarium Provides: Research Capacity • Wet – dry lab space • High quality water intake supply • Treated water discharge • Support staff from aquarium management • Facilities management • Large tank capacity for experiments • Experimental farm site

  15. Schematic Design

  16. Tongass Coast AquariumProvides: Education / Training • Research facilities for industry use • Farm site as training platform • Facility for transfer of knowledge and skills • Collaborative agreements with Universities • Working agreements with Sea Grant

  17. Project Accomplishments • TCA, Inc formed • Management and Design Team in place • Political support built • Business support in place • $3 MM raised • Site selected and acquired • Feasibility and concept reports completed • Schematic design completed

  18. Project Schedule • Design Development 2005-6 • Technical Drawings 2006 • Construction 2007-8 • Operations 2008

  19. Project Funding Plan Federal/State Local Govt Visitor Industry Alaska Private Foundations

  20. The Great Opportunity

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