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Growing a new kelp industry in Alaska

Aquaculture is not new in Alaska. And now a company in Southeast is hopeful it's found a new crop to grow in state waters- kelp, or seaweed. But before the state gives the green light to the fledgling industry, it needs answers to some pretty basic questions. From Juneau, Amanda Compton has more.

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