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Ready, Set, Load! What Does it Take to Prepare for a 187-Day Research Mission?

HICEAS: Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey

The 2017 Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey is a six-month survey for cetaceans and seabirds within the U.S. waters of the Hawaiian Islands.
July 19, 2017 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
A photo taken pier-side with the NOAA Ship in the background, with a telehandler and forklift in the foreground. Early morning hustle and bustle getting the NOAA ship Oscar Elton Sette ready for HICEAS. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Rachel Holton

Eastern Bering Sea Shelf Survey - Post 9

Eastern Bering Sea Shelf Survey

This survey collects important information on the status and trends of commercially important fish, crabs, and other species.
July 17, 2017 - Survey ,
Alaska
View of St. Paul Alaska, town on top of large green island.

Northern Fur Seal Food Study - Post 2

Northern Fur Seal Food Study

Scientists arrive on St. Paul island.
July 17, 2017 - Survey ,
Alaska
Rookery of seals

Steller Sea Lion Aerial Survey - Post 2

Steller Sea Lion Aerial Survey

This research survey focuses on Steller sea lions every summer when mothers come on shore to rear newborn pups. Researchers take this opportunity to count how many are onshore and thus giving us an idea of just how many Steller sea lions there are in the Alaskan Aleutian Island chain.
July 14, 2017 - Survey ,
Alaska
Pilots in foreground and passengers of the plane in the background

Eastern Bering Sea Shelf Survey - Post 8

Eastern Bering Sea Shelf Survey

This survey collects important information on the status and trends of commercially important fish, crabs, and other species.
July 13, 2017 - Survey ,
Alaska
Scientist in yellow coat holding a large brown fish

Norton Sound Beluga Whale Aerial Survey - Post 2

Norton Sound Beluga Whale Aerial Survey

Norton Sound beluga whale survey to be conducted for first time in nearly 20 years.
July 12, 2017 - Survey ,
Alaska
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Low Oxygen and Foggy Seas

The Newportal

By Samantha Zeman
July 12, 2017 - Survey ,
West Coast

Gulf of Alaska Larval Fish Survey - Post 6

Gulf of Alaska Larval Fish Survey

Scientists seek out the tiniest catch, larval fish in the Gulf of Alaska.
July 07, 2017 - Research ,
Alaska
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Alaska Native Women in Bristol Bay Salmon Fisheries - Post 3

Alaska Native Women in Bristol Bay Salmon Fisheries

Commercial fishermen will be working long hours to catch native salmon. Many of these fishermen and permit holders are likely to be Alaska Native women.
July 06, 2017 - Research ,
Alaska
Three women from different generations of the same family

Photo Journal: Whales and Dolphins Across the Hawaiian Archipelago

The Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystems Assessment Survey in 2017.
July 01, 2017 - Survey ,
Pacific Islands
5568x3712-Melon-headed_whales_surfacing_off_Sette_starboard_side-NOAA-PIFSC.jpg Melon-headed whales surface near the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #20311)