Alaska Marine Safety Education Association

02/26/2026

We had the best time hosting the Alaska Fellows for a lunch and learn.

Thank you to the organizations that came out to learn about what AMSEA does.

02/23/2026

Federal health officials have rescinded all layoffs at the workplace safety agency critical to the health and safety of harvesters in the commercial fishing industry. 

02/19/2026

Check out our updated flier for the 2026 Fishermen's Expo! The event will take place on Tuesday, February 24 from 8:45am - 5pm online or at the NSRAA Conference Room.

02/11/2026

We had a great time at the Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit!

Huge thanks to everyone who helped put on the event, and to all the young fishermen and women who participated in the Drill Conductor portion.

Wishing everyone a safe and successful fishing season!

Alaska Sea Grant

02/10/2026

Training matters. Sign up for a boating safety course today!

02/05/2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Newport The Blue Line — A Coastal Commons Expedition. Join us for a city-wide, full-day, self-guided journey through Newport’s blue economy, with each stop offering a unique window into the people, places, and living systems that make up our coastal community.

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

Whether you’re out harvesting kelp, fishing, diving, or enjoying a cruise, don’t forget your life jacket this week!

01/29/2026

Thank you for your Advocacy: NIOSH Commercial Fishing Safety Staff Were Reinstated, Strengthening Safety Efforts Nationwide

AMSEA is excited to share fantastic news for the future of commercial fishing safety in the U.S. On January 14, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services rescinded all layoffs of NIOSH employees who had been placed on administrative leave since last April due to restructuring at HHS. Critical employees in the Center for Maritime Safety and Health Studies (Commercial Fishing Program), Western States Division, and the Office of Extramural Coordination and Special Projects (who administer the USCG/NIOSH Fishing Safety Research and Training Grant Program and more) have all been called back to continue their critical work.

AMSEA is grateful to everyone who stood up for the reinstatement of NIOSH employees. We especially want to share our gratitude to Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan, along with other U.S. Senators and Representatives and Alaska legislators for listening to the fishing community and responding with urgency. We want to thank fishermen and their families, fishing organizations, safety partners, industry advocates, and AMSEA members and instructors who shared testimonials, made calls, wrote letters, and never stopped advocating for the importance of commercial fishing safety and the work that NIOSH does.

Read more on our blog: https://www.amsea.org/post/thank-you-for-your-advocacy-niosh-commercial-fishing-safety-staff-were-reinstated-strengthening-sa