We conduct research and monitoring surveys to better understand the physical, biological, economic, and social components of marine ecosystems found in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean from the Canadian Scotian Shelf to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
We are working to better understand Alaska ocean ecosystems and to gather information to ensure healthy fish, crab, and marine mammal populations. We use innovative technologies to both monitor and study marine life and habitat.
An exempted fishing permit is a permit issued by the Alaska Region to allow fishing activities that would otherwise be prohibited under federal regulations. These permits are issued for limited experimental purposes to support certain projects.
Our industry-driven collaborative research initiative will address uncertainties about Atlantic mackerel population dynamics, including spawning seasonality. This study will help improve what we know about where and when mackerel spawn in our region.
Water temperature affects many species' spawning times, access to food, and range. Collecting temperature data provides insight into the state of the ecosystem. Here, we shared bottom temperature data from this survey.
