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From Analyzing Data To Collecting It: Gaining Perspective as a Visiting Scientist

Michaela Kratofil, an Oregon State University Ph.D. student, was invited to be a visiting scientist in 2023. She shares her experience from the high seas collecting the field data that will ultimately go into her dissertation research.

February 16, 2024 - Survey ,

Pacific Islands

Micahela sits on a chair aboard a ship under a blue tent while two people observe the ocean on each side of her.

Michaela Kratofil (center) on the flying bridge with visual observers. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Whale Tails, Wrymouths, and Other Bottom Longline Survey Surprises

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Field biologist Emma Fowler shares more sights and scenes, unusual finds, and other fun surprises from the 2023 spring Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey.

June 21, 2023 - Survey ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic

A whale tail drips with water above the ocean surface as the whale dove below the surface. The water is calm and the sky is slightly overcast.

A humpback whale dives below the ocean surface at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Emma Fowler

It’s The Little Things: Treasure From The NTAP Restrictor Rope Study

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Cooperative Research field biologist Emma Fowler blogs about her work aboard the F/V Darana R for the fall Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel restrictor rope trawl study.

October 24, 2022 - Survey ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic

A close up of a gloved hand holding a fish. The fish is a cunner and its mouth is open and a row of pointy teeth along the top and bottom jaw can be seen.

Sound Bytes: Why We Look at Sound, and How You Can Help!

Sound Bytes

…When listening isn’t the only option

September 23, 2022 - Research ,

West Coast

Cory Hom-Weaver looking up and to the side while holding her finger to her headphones over her head. In the background there is a framed poster of whales of the world

Cory Hom-Weaver listens to whale songs while at SWFSC. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Cory Hom-Weaver

Sound Bytes: Fresh Catch – Lessons From A Fisherman

Sound Bytes

Collaboration is key to successful buoy design.

December 07, 2021 - Research ,

West Coast

Photograph of Dick Ogg’s crew about a boat using a gaff to retrieve his custom built hi-flyer for the drifting recorders. Credit: NOAA/Shannon Rankin

Dick Ogg’s crew using a gaff to retrieve his custom built hi-flyer for the drifting recorders. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Shannon Rankin

How Are The Whales Responding To Fewer Tourists In The Waters Off Juneau, AK: Summer Survey Is Underway To Learn More - Post 1

How Are Whales Responding to Fewer Tourists in the Waters Off Juneau, Alaska? A Summer Survey is Underway

Scientists hope to establish a baseline estimate of humpback whale abundance in waters around Juneau, AK and learn more about the impacts of human activities on the whales.

July 30, 2020 - Survey ,

Alaska

How Are The Whales Responding To Fewer Tourists In The Waters Off Juneau, AK: Summer Survey Is Underway To Learn More - Post 3

How Are Whales Responding to Fewer Tourists in the Waters Off Juneau, Alaska? A Summer Survey is Underway

Scientists hope to establish a baseline estimate of humpback whale abundance in waters around Juneau, AK and learn more about the impacts of human activities on the whales.

July 22, 2020 - Survey ,

Alaska

How Are The Whales Responding To Fewer Tourists In The Waters Off Juneau, AK: Summer Survey Is Underway To Learn More - Post 2

How Are Whales Responding to Fewer Tourists in the Waters Off Juneau, Alaska? A Summer Survey is Underway

Scientists hope to establish a baseline estimate of humpback whale abundance in waters around Juneau, AK and learn more about the impacts of human activities on the whales.

July 21, 2020 - Survey ,

Alaska