AMSEA Blog

The CDC Foundation and partners will host a webinar to discuss Alaska Drowning Prevention next week Friday, May 29, 2026 from 12-1 PM (AKST), 4-5 PM (EDT). This webinar will present data trends in fatal drowning throughout Alaska and improvements in data collection. There will be a panel focused on drowning prevention efforts, limitations in current data collection, cold-water safety education, and strategies to reach high risk populations. Download the flyer for more inf

In April, we wrapped up one of the most rewarding — and yes, exhausting — programs we offer: the Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT). These train-the-trainer courses have a unique way leaving us energized by fresh ideas, new perspectives, and a shared commitment to safety on the water. Our most recent MSIT took place in Sitka in early April, bringing together eight dedicated participants who traveled from across the country, including Rhode Island and communities through