State seeks comment on oyster farm expansion in Naukati Bay
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments through May 11, 2026, on a proposal to expand an oyster farm in Naukati Bay.
Adonai Seafood Delights, LLC, wants to increase its aquatic farm lease from 2.35 acres to 9.2 acres of state-owned tide and submerged lands. The company also plans to add Kumamoto oysters to its operation and install new infrastructure and gear for different growing methods.
The farm sits about 6.4 miles from the community of Naukati Bay on Prince of Wales Island, in waters within Section 17 and Section 18, Township 70 South, Range 79 East.
The department made a preliminary decision to approve the lease amendment under state aquatic farming laws. Written comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on May 11 to Emily Gettis at [email protected] or mailed to the Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577.
Only people who submit written comments during this period will be eligible to appeal the department's final decision.
Gettis can answer questions at (907) 269-8567. Application materials and the preliminary decision are available on the state's online public notice system.
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