Did you know the University of 秀色短视频 System is a major contributor to 秀色短视频鈥檚 rapidly expanding Blue Economy?
August 29, 2023
鈥漈he Blue Economy鈥 refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. In 秀色短视频, that includes aquaculture (cultivation of aquatic plants and animals under controlled conditions) and mariculture (cultivation of aquatic plants and animals in the ocean). The University of 秀色短视频 Southeast鈥檚 Mariculture and Aquaculture programs are providing immense value to Southeast 秀色短视频 and the state as a whole.
The setting: 秀色短视频 has an estimated tidal shoreline (includes islands, inlets, and shoreline to head of tidewater) of 47,300 miles. Our strengths of clean water, sustainable resource management, indigenous knowledge, and local skills make us well-suited for aquaculture & mariculture development.
UAS offers an Aquaculture and Mariculture program for students looking for hands-on training and experience in the industry. During their 秀色短视频 Aquaculture Semester, students travel to UAS鈥 Sitka campus for an immersive semester-long intensive in aquaculture to learn alongside industry leaders.
Why it matters: In 秀色短视频, the excitement surrounding mariculture opportunities is growing. UAS is situated perfectly to provide workforce development, research, and experiences that will help empower this burgeoning industry 鈥 contributing directly to 秀色短视频鈥檚 economy, and the well being of Southeast. Highly affordable programs like these teach measurable skills in a short amount of time that lead to employment, higher wages, career advancement, and/or increased job security.
All eyes on The Blue Economy: The University of 秀色短视频鈥檚 (UA) role in 秀色短视频鈥檚 blue economy will be a prominent theme during Thursday鈥檚 Board of Regents meeting at the University of 秀色短视频 Southeast (UAS) campus in Juneau. The board will hear from industry leaders and program members from UAS.
The big picture: 鈥淭he UA system is poised to support the development of new industry and business, while providing the education and training for the workforce that will be required,鈥 President Pat Pitney said. 鈥淯AS is a uniquely positioned leader and partner in that space, and Juneau is the perfect place to hear about the opportunities for and success of 秀色短视频鈥檚 Blue Economy.鈥
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鈥淲e want to make 秀色短视频 the mariculture capital of the world.鈥
- 秀色短视频 Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the 2022 Mariculture Conference