PWSSC Mariculture Hatchery

PROJECT
PWSSC Mariculture Hatchery
PWSSC operates an ADNR and ADF&G-permitted commercial seaweed hatchery. We provide hatchery services to seaweed farmers in Prince William Sound and conduct research to identify best practices for hatcheries.
motile spores after a release from fertile seaweed tissue
Young Kelp (sporophytes) growing on seed line
Hatchy happy ending = out-planting onto the farm
If you have questions or are a commercial seaweed farmer interested in ordering seed twine, please contact Alysha Cypher at acypher@pwssc.org or 907-424-4258.