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Enforcement Focusing on Subsistence Fishing Violations

Subsistence halibut fishing is important for rural Alaskans. NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement personnel is increasing outreach efforts about the program.
November 06, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific halibut on ocean floor

Immediate Action Saves Baby Beluga Whale

Successful Rescue Operation Requires Interagency Cooperation
October 17, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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A New Study Finds That Octopus Are Survivors, And That Could Mean Fisheries Stay Open Longer

A new NOAA Fisheries study suggests that the vast majority of octopus bycatch in commercial pot fisheries survives after being returned to sea.
October 09, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Group of baby octopuses

Thousands of People Help Scientists With Research on Endangered Steller Sea Lion

Steller Watch project a huge success but still more work to be done!
September 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Group of seals swimming in the water.

Deep-Water Alaska Sponge Has Molecules That Selectively Target And Kill Pancreatic Tumor Cells

Fisheries and biomedical researchers collaborate to find out if cancer cures are living on Alaska’s seafloor.
July 26, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Green coral at the bottom of the ocean

Young Pollock Survival Better Than Expected During Most Recent Bering Sea Warm Phase

Young pollock survival during most recent Bering Sea warm phase could be good news for Alaska pollock fishery.
June 28, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Rockfish Getting Better With Age

New information on how long some rockfish live, and how often they spawn, will help ensure healthy populations.
May 22, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Orange fish at the bottom of the seafloor swimming

Returning to the Ole Fishin' Hole

Sea Lions remember prey hot spots to maximize hunting efficiency.
May 17, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Q & A with Alaska Fisheries Science Center Research Biologist Dr. Jeremy Sterling

Dr. Jeremy Sterling is an award-winning research biologist with NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center based out of Seattle, Washington. He began his science career with the Marine Mammal Laboratory nearly 20 years ago and has since established himself
May 03, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Observations of Fine-Scale Juvenile Sablefish Movements Reveal Behavioral Patterns That May Influence Survival

Sablefish movements reveal behavioral patterns.
April 27, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Sablefish being released into the water