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Changes in Bering Sea Pollock Over 34 Years

Visualizing distributions of 22 fish species by size over 34 years of climate variability in the Bering Sea.
April 17, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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NOAA Fisheries Recognizes JBER Team as Cook Inlet Beluga Recovery Heroes

Agency presents first Species in the Spotlight award in Alaska
April 07, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Exploring Automation to Save Time and Money While Monitoring an Endangered Species

Scientists from different disciplines collaborate to create efficiencies and potentially advance Steller sea lion research.
March 28, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Aerial view of sea lions with dots from computer code to count them

What You Need to Know About the Critically Endangered Whale You’ve Never Heard Of

The North Pacific right whale is on the edge of extinction but the remaining animals are survivors and may live more than a hundred years.
March 17, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Crowdsourcing Science to Obtain New Information About Endangered Steller Sea Lions

Crowdsourcing project launched by Alaska Fisheries Science Center researchers.
March 15, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska

Research Findings Lead to a More Optimistic Picture of Sablefish

Population health may lead to increased economic opportunity for the fishing industry.
March 11, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Scientist in orange suit holding a large fish

Landing Reports Indicate Violations in Alaska’s Restricted Fishing Area

Halibut Fisherman Fined $5K for Sitka LAMP Fishing - Landing report identified illegal activity.
March 10, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Where The Whales Are

First estimates of whale abundance in offshore Gulf of Alaska find some species recovering, while others remain depleted 35 years after whaling.
February 17, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Whale's tail poking out of the water with sea birds on the water surrounding the whale with sunset in background.

Law Enforcement Office closes a successful investigation after numerous Observers filed complaints against an Alaskan-based vessel

A big win for Alaskan observer safety has come in the investigation of the Alaskan-based fishing vessel Aleutian Sable. “This was a large, time-consuming investigation involving many violations, victims, and witnesses,” said Kevin Heck, Assistant Spe
January 23, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Important Fish Habitat Formed By Slow-Growing Corals May Recover More Slowly In A Changing Climate

Corals provide a refuge for fish, but can be injured by disturbances. A new five-year study reveals that one species of Alaskan coral can take 60 years to grow to full size - and may grow even more slowly in a warming ocean.
January 12, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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