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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 ,
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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 ,
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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 ,
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Regional Action Plan: Southeastern Bering Sea Climate Science

Preparing for a changing environment to protect marine resources, economies, and an important food source.
December 16, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Endangered Steller Sea Lions Continue To Decline In 2016 In The Western Aleutians

Troubling declines persist but scientists gain new information with each survey.
December 06, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Ocean Noise: Can You Hear Me Now?

NOAA Fisheries scientists are at the forefront of bioacoustics research. Now, the recently released Ocean Noise Strategy Roadmap will ensure their work is supported for years to come.
December 01, 2016 - Feature Story ,

Artificially Increased Noise Has Profound Effect On Gray Whale Calling Behavior

Can you hear me now?
November 02, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Mixing New Technology And People Power For An Accurate Count Of Endangered Steller Sea Lions

Fall at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center means researchers are sifting through all the data they collected over the summer months in the field. For the Steller sea lion team that means reviewing hundreds of thousands of photos.
September 26, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Scientists Are On The Ground This Month In The Pribilof Islands To Recover Groundbreaking Fur Seal Data

Since July, satellite tags have been collecting data about fur seal foraging behavior while autonomous Saildrones collect data on fur seal prey. Now it’s time to recover that data—and that requires a down to earth approach.
September 19, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Fisheries Research

Notice of Availability of a "Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (DPEA) for Fisheries and Ecosystem Research Conducted and Funded by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Fisheries Science Center."
September 11, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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