News and Announcements | NOAA Fisheries

Low-Fat Diet Possible Culprit in Poor Survival of Young Pollock Born 2013

A case study of Alaska pollock born in 2013 provides valuable insight on how diet and habitat influence survival of this commercially valuable fish.

July 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Infographic showing that pollock that eat low quality prey build insufficient energy reserves to survive winter, while pollock who consume high quality prey do build sufficient energy reserves for winter.

As Marine Fish Shift With Climate Change, Scientists Work Across Borders to Ensure Sustainability

U.S. and Russian scientists are working together to provide survey information critical for sustainable management of economically valuable Bering Sea fisheries.

June 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Photo of scientists sorting and measuring fish from baskets on a boat deck.

NOAA Fisheries scientists sort samples collected during an eastern Bering Sea fisheries survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Surveys Will Collect Data Crucial for Managing Alaska Fisheries and Monitoring Alaska Marine Ecosystems

NOAA Fisheries kicks off summer and fall surveys.

May 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Photo of Bering sea with seabirds on the surface and a rainbow on the horizon.

Water Clarity Study Sheds Light on Bering Sea Change

Innovative research looks beneath the surface to reveal new insight on the ecosystem that supports the nation’s largest commercial fisheries and subsistence and coastal communities across Alaska.

March 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Subsurface water clarity has a major impact on marine ecosystems and commercially important species like Alaska pollock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Distribution And Abundance Of Forage Fish In Arctic And Sub-Arctic Waters Affected By Warming Ocean Conditions

A long-term study shows shifts in important prey for commercial fish, marine mammals, and seabirds in the eastern Bering Sea.

January 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Photo of workers on a boat deck with a surface trawl net.

Ocean-Going Robots Effective At Surveying Pollock

This may be the first time data collected using uncrewed surface vehicles were used to help produce an annual estimate of abundance for a commercial fish stock.

December 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Seafood Bycatch Donation Relieves Hunger And Reduces Waste

A cooperative Alaska program takes an innovative approach to the global problem of unwanted fish catch.

October 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Photo of trawler F/V Commodore hauling in pollock catch in the Eastern Bering Sea.

The F/V Commodore fishing for pollock in the Eastern Bering Sea. Credit: Brent Paine/United Catcher Boats.

Study Shows Pollock Stocks Are Mixing More Due To Changing Ocean Conditions And Weather Patterns

With the loss of the cold water barrier in 2017-2019, historically present in the Bering Sea in summer months, young and adult pollock are spreading out and moving north.

October 26, 2020 - Feature Story ,

Alaska