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A valuable resource for boaters in our state is the Alaska Sea Grant College Program based out of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The mission of Sea Grant is to support maritime research and distribute the results to coastal communities in a way that will benefit them.
Public outreach from Sea Grant is conducted in part by their Marine Advisory Program (MAP) and Bookstore. Marine Advisory agents are found in coastal areas throughout Alaska and are vital members of their communities.
Most boaters would be interested in the excellent publications produced by Alaska Sea Grant. Some publications of interest to boaters are detailed below.
Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Alaska - This publication written by MAP Agent Terry Johnson details the legal and practical aspects of viewing marine mammals.
Water Wise: Safety for the Recreational Boater is a boating safety book developed in concert with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA). A practical guidebook for boating safety focused on cold water operations and remote areas of Alaska.
Beating the Odds on Northern Waters: A Guide to Fishing Safety - Commercial fishing in Alaska is one of the world's most dangerous occupations. Written to address safety concerns of commercial fishing in our northern waters, anyone with an interest in cold-water safety or the commercial fishing industry will benefit from this book.
Northern Harbors and Small Ports: Operation and Maintenance - I couldn't end this article without mentioning of my book published by Alaska Sea Grant. If you ever speculated about operating a small boat harbor in the Alaska, this is your guide.
Visit the Alaska Sea Grant Bookstore and learn if your community has a Marine Advisory Agent. Sea Grant represents an excellent resource those of us that live, work and play on the waterfront.
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