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Fishermen and Scientists Partner to Fill Critical Data Needs for Bristol Bay Red King Crab

Crabbers are providing their vessels and expertise in a cooperative research effort to answer key questions for management.
February 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Commercial fishing boat with man handling crabs Commercial fishing for Bristol Bay red king crab in winter. Credit: Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers/Jamie Goen.

"There is No Typical": Life as a West Coast Groundfish Observer

“Salty, watery, muddy, bloody, little space, on a constantly moving deck” may not be the words most people would apply to a job they actually enjoy doing. But for fisheries observer Woody Venard, it’s an accurate description.
December 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
A fishery observer wearing orange gear holds up a large black fish on a ship deck. Woody Venard holds a skilfish on the deck of a fishing vessel. (Photo courtesy of Woody Venard)

Expanding Electronic Reporting Across the Pacific Ocean

Observers on the West Coast are transitioning from paper forms to a more efficient and accurate tablet-based system. 
November 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Observer in orange rain gear, with supplies walking on dock.

New Horizons in the Alaska Fisheries Data Environment

Data-linking projects spearheaded by Jordan Watson with the support of the Alaska Fisheries Information Network are paving the way for previously unimaginable advancements in fisheries science and management.
November 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
A large white ship with the NOAA insignia floats in a bay surrounded by mountains.

Seafood for Everyone: A Conversation with Janet Coit

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit talks about the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. seafood industry, and getting Americans to eat more local seafood.
October 26, 2022 - Podcast ,
Shucked oysters on a plate Raw oysters on plate. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Snow Crab and Red King Crab Declines in 2022

Science behind snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab stock declines in Alaska in 2022.
October 17, 2022 - News ,
Red king crab

Ensuring a Future for Seafood in a Changing Ocean: Part 1

NOAA Fisheries supplies critical data and innovative tools to help resource managers and communities navigate climate change.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
1280x800-seafood-on-ice-shutterstock-90334042.jpg Photo credit: Shutterstock.

New Program Manager to Lead Larval Fish and Ecosystem Studies Team in Alaska

This critical position will help NOAA Fisheries gather ecosystem science to advance ecosystem-based fisheries management.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
headshot of Julie Keister