Current Projects

AMSEA works with government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and foundations to improve the quality, availability, and accessibility of marine safety training and educational resources for commercial fishermen, recreational boaters, and other mariners. Through these partnerships, AMSEA supports hands-on training, applied research, outreach, and workforce development projects focused on reducing injuries and fatalities in the marine environment. If you have a project you would like to collaborate on, please contact director@amsea.org.

Mariculture Marine Safety Training

In partnership with UAS, AMSEA is developing specialized marine safety training for mariculture workers entering Alaska’s growing shellfish and seaweed farming industry.

Researching Marine Safety in Alaska's Commercial Setnet Fishery

This community-based research project works with Alaska setnet fishermen to develop culturally relevant marine safety training and outreach aimed at reducing fatalities.

Commercial Fishing Safety Training

This NIOSH-funded project expands hands-on commercial fishing safety training by building a nationwide network of local, industry-based instructors in underserved fishing communities.

National Fishing Safety Training Infrastructure

This project helps reduce work-related injuries in commercial fishing by teaching ergonomics and injury prevention strategies focused on musculoskeletal disorders.

Assessments of Sleep Deprivation and Associated Health and Cognitive Impacts in Commercial Fishermen

This research project studies how sleep deprivation affects fishermen’s health, safety, and decision-making while working at sea.

Building Capacity for Fishermen First Aid Safety Training (FFAST)

AMSEA supports this project by helping improve first aid training resources, outreach, and regional safety tools for commercial fishermen.