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Multi-Year Study Seeks to Understand Potential Impact of Tour Vessels on Harbor Seals in Alaska's Disenchantment Bay

Scientists work to identify potential impacts of tour vessels on harbor seal populations in the bay.
April 04, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Two seals laying on a sheet of ice in the ocean with more ice in the background.

Volcanoes And Eelgrass Transform Salmon Habitat

Nearshore habitat for young salmon and other wildlife is slowly disappearing in Chignik, Alaska.
March 05, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Group of salmon swimming in the ocean.

Dall’s Porpoise Expands Territory in a Changing Prince William Sound

Territory increases as killer whale population dwindles.
February 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Aerial view of whale swimming in water

A Wealth of Scientific Information, Decades in the Making

A recent special issue journal highlights the status of an Alaska marine ecosystem more than a quarter century after the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
February 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Water with mountains in the background

Developing the First Survey of Untrawlable Fish Habitats in Alaska

Cameras can go where humans cannot and new fisheries research tools can save hundreds of hours in analyzing information contained in collected photographs.
January 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Group of fish swimming in the ocean near the seafloor

Stellar Progress on Steller Watch

Eight thousand volunteers from 70 countries pitch in to help NOAA Fisheries learn more about the endangered Steller sea lion.
January 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Two sea lion pups on grass

California Sea Lion Population Rebounded To New Highs

Sea lion numbers reflect conditions in California Current through the decades.
January 17, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Group of sea lions with mountains in background

New Faces in Alaska Fisheries Science Center Leadership

Over the past several months, there have been a few changes in key management positions within the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. As we start the New Year, we wanted to take the opportunity to introduce these new members of our leadership team.
January 10, 2018 - Feature Story ,

NOAA Helps Implement Community-Based Invasive Species Monitoring as part of Bering Sea Days

Scientists and educators participate in Bering Sea Days, an annual week-long education program on St. Paul Island.
January 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
children looking through a microscope in a laboratory

Implementing Electronic Monitoring in Alaska Fisheries

Camera view of skate bycatch on halibut fishing vessel. Credit: NOAA. Electronic monitoring involves the use of cameras or other electronic systems on fishing vessels to collect catch data and ensure that vessels comply with current regulations. S
November 10, 2017 - Feature Story ,
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