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Newly Mapped Sea Turtle Genomes Reveal Ancient Roadmap of Survival

New research paper decodes the mysteries of the endangered leatherback and green sea turtle genomes.
February 07, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Leatherback turtle hatchling heading to the open ocean off Papua New Guinea. Photo: Scott Benson Leatherback turtle hatchling heading to the open ocean off Papua New Guinea. Photo: Scott Benson

Faster turnaround times and integrated new data shed light on salmon bycatch dynamics in Alaska

A major effort to modernize genetic analysis workflow yields a clearer picture of salmon bycatch that can help managers make science-based decisions to ensure sustainable fish populations, fisheries, and fishing communities.
Underwater photograph of an adult chum salmon swimming upriver surrounded by bubbles Chum salmon swimming upriver. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Endangered Vaquita Porpoise Not Doomed to Extinction by Inbreeding Depression

Study finds vaquitas are unlikely to be heavily impacted by inbreeding depression that can often undermine the survival of small populations, and have a high probability to recover if deaths in gillnets are immediately halted.
May 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Photograph of a mother vaquita and her calf surfacing in the waters off San Felipe, Mexico. As recently as Fall 2021 vaquitas were seen with calves. Credit: Paula Olson, 2008. A mother and calf vaquita surface in the waters off San Felipe, Mexico. As recently as Fall 2021 vaquitas were seen with calves. Credit: Paula Olson, 2008

Ocean Acidification Research in the Pacific Northwest

Science to understand how ocean acidification affects West Coast marine ecosystems.

2006: Genetic Stock Composition Analysis Of Chum Salmon Bycatch Samples From The 2006 Bering Sea Groundfish Fisheries

Alaska Fisheries Science Center Salmon Bycatch Report
April 05, 2021 - Assessments ,

2007: Genetic Stock Composition Analysis Of Chum Salmon Bycatch Samples From The 2007 Bering Sea Groundfish Fisheries

Alaska Fisheries Science Center Salmon Bycatch Report
April 05, 2021 - Assessments ,