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Belugas Count! 2023 Poster Design Contest Winner Announced

Contest fosters local pride, awareness, and stewardship of endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales
August 10, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Belugas Count! poster design winner Barb Lake, of Juneau, accepts her award from Anne Marie Eich, head of the Alaska Region’s Protected Resources Division. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Belugas Count! poster design winner Barb Lake, of Juneau, accepts her award from Anne Marie Eich, head of the Alaska Region’s Protected Resources Division. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Introducing the New Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program

As one of the most abundant and valuable groundfish species harvested off Alaska’s coast, Pacific cod require a more efficient solution to regulate harvest.
August 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific cod Pacific cod. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Help Stop Illegal Shootings of Sea Lions and Seals Near the Copper River Delta

NOAA increases award to $20,000 as endangered Steller sea lions continue to turn up dead in the Copper River Delta.
August 04, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A NOAA Fisheries marine mammal specialist examines a dead Steller sea lion found on a beach in the Copper River Delta. Credit: NOAA Fisheries A NOAA Fisheries marine mammal specialist examines a dead Steller sea lion pup found on a beach in the Copper River Delta. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Humpback Calf Disentangled Near Juneau

Other recently entangled humpback shakes free from gear.
July 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Foam floats trailing alongside the entangled humpback calf. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/John Moran (NMFS Permit # 24359) Foam floats trailing alongside the entangled humpback calf. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/John Moran (NMFS Permit # 24359)

Scientists Identify More Efficient Means to Determine the Age of Fish Using AI and Near-Infrared Technology

New approach replaces manual methods that have been used for more than a century worldwide.
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Left: scientific images showing how to determine age of an otolith, Right: shows scientific tools for a newer method of determining age

Report Your Sightings of Two Entangled Humpbacks Last Seen Near Juneau

Report sightings to the Alaska Marine Mammal 24/7 hotline at (877) 925-7773, or the U.S. Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16
July 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Manu with trailing yellow crab pot buoys and green satellite tag buoy. Manu with trailing yellow crab pot buoys and green satellite tag buoy. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Suzie Teerlink, NMFS Permit #24359

Summer Expeditions will Explore Widespread Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Communities in Alaska

In 2023, a series of expeditions will help NOAA and partners to better understand the diversity and extent of ecologically important seafloor communities in the Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska.
July 05, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Dozens of small silvery fish surround bright orange coral Juvenile pollock surround a red tree coral in Glacier Bay National Park in the Gulf of Alaska. Credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration, University of Connecticut—Northeast Underwater Research, Technology and Education Center

Selections Made for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Region Salmon Research Work Group

The Alaska Salmon Research Task Force has identified members to serve on its work group to identify gaps and salmon research priorities for the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim region.
June 30, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Close-up of two chum salmon at the bottom of murky water. Can see rocks below the fish.

Public Benefits of Recovering Endangered Beluga Whale Outweigh Costs

A new economic study, based on a public survey, provides insights on the potential value to society of endangered species protection.
June 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Beluga with calf in water with green hills in background Cook Inlet beluga whales. Credit: Chris Garner, Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

Profiles in Sustainability: A New Look for FishWatch

Re-designed FishWatch site helps users understand the sustainability of U.S. seafood.
June 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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A grid of seven photos depicting various seafood communities. Whether you catch it yourself, purchase it at your local store, or order it from your favorite restaurant, sustainable seafood is cause to celebrate. Credits: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (top left), Canopy Sea Farms (bottom left), and NOAA Fisheries (all others).