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Graduate Student Interns Aboard a Research Vessel 130 Miles Out at Sea

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Southern Connecticut State University graduate student Abby Lucas recounts her path to collecting environmental DNA samples in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
August 19, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Person wearing a blue shirt and black shorts sitting on a boat looking out into the ocean, holding a camera.

Using Environmental DNA to Understand Biodiversity in a Marine National Monument

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Join Yuan Liu on an expedition to collect environmental DNA from the highly protected waters of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
August 15, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A research vessel is anchored by the dock. A frame is on the left side of the photo at the stern area of the boat. The bow area is to the right. The hull is painted with white and blue. Blue letters UCONN are painted on top of white paint on the side of the boat. Blue letters CONNECTICUT are painted on top of white paint on the hull of the bow area. The R/V Connecticut, the University of Connecticut’s research vessel. Credit: Katie Cubina

Collecting Environmental DNA Samples on the 2022 Spring Ecosystem Monitoring Survey

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Planning a sea-going research cruise since the pandemic started has been difficult, and at times impossible, so it is exciting to get back out on the ocean again.
June 17, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A color image taken on the ship's deck in fair weather at night. At center, three people remove water samples from bottles held in an open, metal, cylindrical frame about 8 feet high. The bottles are cylindrical, opaque, and look like scuba air tanks.

Deep Sea Corals Research on the West Coast

The Center’s Genetics and Evolution Program supports molecular and genetic research on deep-sea corals and sponges.
West Coast
A rockfish nestles among a variety of corals and sponges on Mendocino Ridge. Credit: MARE, DSCRTP A rockfish nestles among a variety of corals and sponges on Mendocino Ridge. Credit: MARE, DSCRTP

Marine Forensic Laboratory at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center

The Marine Forensic Laboratory analyzes evidence collected during the investigation of civil and criminal violations of laws protecting marine species.
West Coast

Molecular Genetics at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Using molecular tools to understand diversity within and among marine populations, species, and communities.
West Coast
Bucket of freshly caught eulachon from the Cowlitz River, WA on Feb. 14, 2000. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Bucket of freshly caught eulachon from the Cowlitz River, WA on Feb. 14, 2000. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Traces of DNA Can Accurately Assess Fish in the Ocean

eDNA provides an affordable alternative to measure fish populations.
March 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
scientist measuring environmental DNA from water samples on board the Bell M. Shimada during hake survey 2019 nwfsc

Ecological Genetics and Diversity in the Pacific Northwest

Science support for ongoing conservation and management activities.
West Coast

Genetic Analysis Shows Beluga Whale In Puget Sound Likely Arrived From Arctic Waters

Whale unusual in Pacific Northwest probably traveled thousands of miles south.
October 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
white colored whale, a beluga, swimming just below the surface of blue water Credit: World Vets under MMHSRP 18786-05

Eyes Underwater: Complementary Tools Can Determine How Fish Use Oyster Aquaculture Gear

Scientists document the underwater world of shellfish farms using video and environmental DNA.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A group of small fish are visible through somewhat turbid water above the top of a metal oyster cage.