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2018 Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals - Post 1
This Arctic survey of marine mammals in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas has been conducted every year off the northern and western coasts of Alaska since 1979. A long-term dataset like this is extraordinary because it is both unusual and important. Exact su
Bilateral Effort Underway To Assess Populations Of Arctic Seals And Polar Bears
Scientists are using infrared cameras to detect warm-bodied animals, to locate and identify seals and polar bears on sea ice in the high Arctic.
2018 Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals - Post 2
This Arctic survey of marine mammals in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas has been conducted every year off the northern and western coasts of Alaska since 1979. A long-term dataset like this is extraordinary because it is both unusual and important. Exact su
Habitat and Ecological Processes Research Regarding the Loss of Sea Ice
Climate change is causing loss of sea ice in the Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Addressing ecosystem-related shifts is critical for fisheries management, because nationally important Bering Sea commercial fisheries are located primarily within the sou
2008-2010 Chukchi Offshore Monitoring in Drilling Area Distribution and Relative Abundance of Marine Mammals Aerial Surveys
The Chukchi Offshore Monitoring in Drilling Area (COMIDA) aerial survey component was initiated in 2008, via an Interagency Agreement (No. M08PG20023) between the Minerals Management Service (MMS) [Department of the Interior; currently the Bureau of Ocean
Developing Artificial Intelligence To Find Ice Seals And Polar Bears From The Sky
Scientists partnering with tech industry experts to create an innovative Artificial Intelligence application for Arctic marine mammal research.
Biological and Conference Opinion on the Issuance of Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit No. 20466 to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for Scientific Research on Ice Seals
This document represents the NOAA Fisheries opinion on the effects of these actions on the bearded seal Beringia DPS, ringed seal Arctic DPS and proposed critical habitat, Steller sea lion and designated critical habitat, seven ESA-listed whale species (b
2019 Aerial Surveys Of Arctic Marine Mammals - Post 5
A tale of wayward whales.
2017 Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals - Post 2
Evidence for the earliest “Krill Trap” on record in the Western Beaufort Sea.
Harbor Seal Research in Alaska Publications
A collection of research publications on harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) conducted in Alaska, including population genetic structure, survey methods, and spatial modeling of haul-out sites.
2019 Aerial Surveys Of Arctic Marine Mammals - Post 8
Beautiful Beaufort Polar Bears
6 Ways We Study Seals and Sea Lions
When it comes to studying seals and seal lions, these methods get a “seal of approval” from our scientists.
2017 Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals - Post 6
Belugas - the “Where’s Waldo?” of the ASAMM study area.
Seal Pups Make Tracks: Satellite-Tagging Study Expands Knowledge Of The Lives Of Glacial Harbor Seals
Scientists are satellite-tracking seal pups starting in summer 2016 as part of an ongoing study to learn about possible effects of ship traffic on harbor seal populations in a glacial fjord. Early results showed some surprises.
ShoreZone Program Daily Log - July 14, 2018
Alaska ShoreZone Program - Aerial Imaging Surveys in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.