Community-driven research on marine harvested and farmed species
Interface of Change is the sixth phase of Îçҹ̽»¨ NSF EPSCoR. A $20-million award from the National Science Foundation funds this statewide, five-year project to build capacity for co-developed, use-inspired research across the Gulf of Îçҹ̽»¨.
Resilience in the Gulf of Îçҹ̽»¨
Interface of Change centers partnerships between researchers, Gulf of Îçҹ̽»¨ community members, Tribes, educators, and entrepreneurs. Through these connections, project participants work collaboratively to investigate the resilience of marine species that are critical to the subsistence way of life as well as developments in the mariculture economy in the Gulf of Îçҹ̽»¨.
Partnering with Gulf of Îçҹ̽»¨ coastal communities
Interface of Change brings together researchers from the University of Îçҹ̽»¨ Anchorage, University of Îçҹ̽»¨ Fairbanks, and the University of Îçҹ̽»¨ Southeast in partnership with Gulf of Îçҹ̽»¨ community members from Seldovia, Homer, Cordova, Valdez, Juneau, Haines, and Klukwan.
We're looking for people who hold an interest in coastal ecologies, food security, and developing economies in this region to get involved in the Interface of Change project. We offer opportunities to provide feedback on our work, funding, and we invite collaboration. We welcome you to reach out if you are interested in partnering with us.