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How To Request Samples From The Age-Structure Archive

Guidance for requesting a loan of age structures from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center's archived collection.
February 19, 2020 - Document ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Age and Growth Studies in the Northeast

The Fishery Biology Program in the Northeast conducts age and growth studies. Knowing the age structure of a fish population helps to monitor, assess, and manage stocks for long-term benefits.
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Otolith aging, using microscop and large monitors.

Arctic Cod (Boreogadus Saida) Age and Growth Research

* The information in this document has not been subjected to formal peer review. Please use footnotes and the following format when citing this document: Stone, K.R., J.P. Harris, and C.E. Piston. 2019. Arctic cod (Boreogadus saida). Resource Ecology and Fisheries Management Division, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NMFS, NOAA, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA 98115.
May 17, 2019 - Agreements ,
Alaska

Innovative Techniques Will Provide Vital Age Data for Key Forage Fish

New techniques provide data vital for managing eulachon, a keystone fish species.
March 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Skate Research in Alaska

Scientists at the Alaska Fisheries Center assess skate populations and research their biology, interactions with fisheries, response to environmental changes, and economics to provide the scientific advice needed to manage skate populations and potentially develop a profitable and sustainable fishery.
Alaska
Brown skate on wet wood deck of a boat

Innovative Technology Promises Fast, Cost-Efficient Age Data for Fisheries Management

New technology promises fast age data.
July 30, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Alaska Age And Growth Data Map

This interactive map displays collected specimen information from recent age and growth studies from Alaska Fisheries Science Center.
May 09, 2018 - Map ,
Alaska

Fish Otolith Chronologies

Fish otoliths and other hard parts that form annual growth increments (annuli) in marine organisms act as natural chronometers.
Alaska
Trees with no leaves in the woods against a blue sky

Assessing Alaska Fish Stocks

NOAA Fisheries assessment scientists are responsible for determining the current status of commercial and recreationally caught fish species in the waters of Alaska from 3–200 nautical miles offshore or in federal waters.
Alaska
Group of fish after being caught

Groundfish Species Aged at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center

The information below represents a brief history of the ageing of groundfish species at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center.
Alaska