Science & Data

Norton Sound beluga whale survey to be conducted for first time in nearly 20 years.

Scientists seek out the tiniest catch, larval fish in the Gulf of Alaska.

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.

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.

Norton Sound beluga whale survey to be conducted for first time in nearly 20 years.

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game partnered with the Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association to study the diets, health, and seasonal cycles of juvenile Chinook salmon on the Yukon River Delta beginning in summer 2014.

This survey collects important information on the status and trends of commercially important fish, crabs, and other species.

This survey collects important information on the status and trends of commercially important fish, crabs, and other species.

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.

This survey collects important information on the status and trends of commercially important fish, crabs, and other species.