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Fair Winds and Following Seas to the Reuben Lasker!

Not in the Atlantic Anymore: Scientist Cross-Trains on the West Coast

Leg 2 of the Coastal Pelagic Species Survey comes to a successful end.
August 27, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
West Coast
A group of people stand on the deck of a research vessel in front of a foggy, hilly, developed coastline Leg 2 science team (from left to right: Kevin Stierhoff, Allie Johannsen, Andy Ostrowski, Tobi Davies, Luca Sartori, Brittany Schwartzkopf, Alice Beittel) heading into port as the ship travels past downtown San Francisco. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brittany Schwartzkopf

Technology Helps Drive Sample Collection in Near Real-Time

Not in the Atlantic Anymore: Scientist Cross-Trains on the West Coast

On the Coastal Pelagic Species Survey, scientists use acoustics to locate the best sampling locations to trawl.
August 19, 2024 - Survey ,
Southeast
West Coast
The sky glows a beautiful orange color above the horizon of the ocean. The sun sets on another day of the cruise. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Andy Ostrowski

Studying Fur Seal and Sea Lion Populations in Sunny Southern California – Blog Post 3

Join Alaska Fisheries Science Center researchers as they continue long-term studies of the populations of pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, fur seals) at San Miguel Island, California.
August 09, 2024 - Survey ,
Alaska
West Coast
California sea lion jumping while riding a wave. Surfing California sea lions. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Tony Orr under NMFS Research Permits #22678 and #23283.

Studying Fur Seal and Sea Lion Populations in Sunny Southern California – Blog Post 2

Join Alaska Fisheries Science Center researchers as they continue long-term studies of the populations of pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, fur seals) at San Miguel Island, California.
August 02, 2024 - Survey ,
Alaska
West Coast
Seal pup on the beach with sand on its face and body with rookery in background California sea lion pup. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Tony Orr UAS under NMFS Research Permits #22678 and #23283.

All-Out Acoustics

The Main Deck

What’s it like using active acoustics to fish hake?
July 31, 2024 - Survey ,
West Coast

Work Flow in the Wet Lab

The Main Deck

A glimpse into the workings of the wet lab aboard the first leg of the 2024 Hake Research Survey
July 31, 2024 - Survey ,
West Coast

Studying Fur Seal and Sea Lion Populations in Sunny Southern California - Blog Post 1

Travels to Sunny Southern California for Population Studies of Seals and Sea Lions

Join Alaska Fisheries Science Center researchers as they continue long-term studies of the populations of pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, fur seals) at San Miguel Island, California.
July 23, 2024 - Research ,
Alaska
West Coast
Intern sitting on a hill with binoculars looking down to a rookery Intern Chris Moon searching for marked California sea lions on San Miguel Island. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Sharon Melin.

Sound Bytes: Waving Goodbye to ADRIFT Fieldwork

Sound Bytes

Reflecting on our ADRIFT Central Coast Collaborative Surveys
December 26, 2023 - Research ,
West Coast
Kaitlin Palmer, Kourtney Burger and Cory Hom-Weaver stand in front of Morro Bay rock during sunset. The rock is a prominent feature in Morro Bay that jets up from the sand and ocean over 500 feet tall. Members of the ADRIFT team (Kaitlin Palmer, Cory Hom-Weaver, and Kourtney Burger) in front of Morro Rock. Credit: NA

2023 Integrated West Coast Pelagics Survey Multi-function Trawl Testing

From December 11–15, 2023, researchers will evaluate a new multi-function trawl system's midwater and surface-trawling performance in preparation for the Integrated West Coast Pelagics Survey.
December 11, 2023 - Survey ,
West Coast

The Last Leg of the 2023 Joint Pacific Hake and Ecosystem Survey is Underway!

The Main Deck

Leg 5 of the Joint Survey Along West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia
August 30, 2023 - Survey ,
West Coast