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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

Innovation to Learn More About Alaska's Deep-Sea Corals and the Species that Live There Post #4

Innovation to Learn About Deep-Sea Coral Communities in the Gulf of Alaska

Highlights from the deep: images of corals found in Alaska during 2022's survey.
July 05, 2022 - Survey ,
Alaska
A sea floor of soft sediment covered in venus flytrap sea anenomes and other invertebrates such as brittle stars. Credit: NMFS/NOAA One of the more common seafloor habitats in the Gulf of Alaska is sand and mud. These soft sediment habitats are home to the venus flytrap sea anemone (Actinoscyphia aurelia) and other invertebrates such as this great armored brittle star (Stegophiura ponderosa). Many of the organisms in these habitats are passive suspension feeders that orient themselves into the current to capture passing organic particles as they drift by. Image courtesy of NMFS, NOAA. Color correction applied by NOAA Fisheries.

How Are The Whales Responding To Fewer Tourists In The Waters Off Juneau, AK: Summer Survey Is Underway To Learn More - Post 2

How Are Whales Responding to Fewer Tourists in the Waters Off Juneau, Alaska? A Summer Survey is Underway

Scientists hope to establish a baseline estimate of humpback whale abundance in waters around Juneau, AK and learn more about the impacts of human activities on the whales.
July 21, 2020 - Survey ,
Alaska
Whale breaching the water with boats and mountains in distance