Developing Alaska’s seafood industry since 1978.

AFDF’s mission is to identify common opportunities in the Alaska seafood industry and to develop efficient, sustainable outcomes that provide benefits to the economy, environment and communities.

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Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) has served the Alaska seafood industry since 1978. AFDF represents harvesters, processors and support sector businesses. AFDF works on behalf of industry to identify problems common to the seafood industry and collaborates with coastal communities, research institutes and government agencies to develop effective solutions with shared benefits.

Current Projects & News

Seaweed Farm Start-Ups – Application for Training

November 16, 2019

The application period for the 2020 Alaska Seaweed Farm … Read More »

MSC certification of Alaska salmon

October 2, 2019

Update as of October 2, 2019 The Alaska salmon fishery … Read More »

27th Alaska Symphony of Seafood

September 7, 2019

27th Alaska Symphony of Seafood The Alaska Symphony of … Read More »

NOAA Fish Fry

September 7, 2018

NOAA Fish Fry This year, AFDF was invited to participate in … Read More »

Mariculture Milestones

September 7, 2018

Mariculture Milestones On August 27th, Alaska reached three … Read More »

Seaweed Farming 101

September 7, 2018

Seaweed Farming 101 AFDF has helped organize and … Read More »

Maritime Works

September 7, 2018

MaritimeWorks – new careers info available The Careers … Read More »