Curious about Alaskan Research surveys? Dive into our photo gallery showcasing snapshots captured by field scientists during their 2026 research expeditions.
Survey scientists captured some of the incredible sights and scenes from the 2026 Bottom Trawl Survey. Their year in photos highlights some of our region’s marine life and the work we do to support healthy, sustainable fish stocks.
With NOAA funding, the Quinault Indian Nation and its partners are building engineered log jams on remote tributaries in the Queets-Clearwater watershed. This project restores historically abundant salmon habitat and supports Tribal-led recovery efforts.
NOAA and the Quinault Indian Nation are constructing engineered log jams to restore salmon habitat on the Upper Quinault River. This will help recover salmon stocks and sustain the Tribe’s way of life.
Dive into our new StoryMap to explore the Gulf Fishery-Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources and how we’re using advanced technology and artificial intelligence to advance our survey enterprise.
In summer 2025, NOAA scientists set out to learn more about fish life history and populations in the Mariana Archipelago. See below for a glimpse into all they accomplished.
Curious about Alaskan Research surveys? Dive into our photo gallery showcasing snapshots captured by field scientists during their 2025 research expeditions.
Ever wonder what life is like when your office is a large floating marine laboratory? Our photo gallery highlights some of the incredible sights and scenes from the 2024 Bottom Trawl Survey season.