Recruitment Processes Program

2023 Alaska Research Surveys Photo Gallery

What do surveys in Alaska look like? Explore our photo gallery to see this current survey’s photos from scientists in the field.

February 08, 2023 - Photo Gallery ,

Alaska

Aft view of a NOAA chartered survey vessel showing calm seas.

Incorporating Spatial Heterogeneity and Environmental Impacts Into Stock-Recruitment Relationships for Gulf of Maine Lobster

A study of how spatial diversity and environmental effects can be incorporated into functional stock-recruitment relationships (SRRs).

January 19, 2022 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Pacific Islands

Low-Fat Diet Possible Culprit in Poor Survival of Young Pollock Born 2013

A case study of Alaska pollock born in 2013 provides valuable insight on how diet and habitat influence survival of this commercially valuable fish.

July 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Infographic showing that pollock that eat low quality prey build insufficient energy reserves to survive winter, while pollock who consume high quality prey do build sufficient energy reserves for winter.

What Happened to the Pollock Born in 2015?

New study sheds light on myriad factors that likely contributed to low survival rate of fish born during a Blob year in the Gulf of Alaska.

October 08, 2020 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Larval pollock. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Wind Influences Pollock Success in the Gulf of Alaska

Insight on how wind-driven transport affects Alaska pollock dynamics may enhance stock predictions for a valuable commercial fishery.

September 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Wind is a fundamental force in shaping Gulf of Alaska ecosystems. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Alaska Pollock Spawning Season May Be Earlier Under Climate Change

A new study shows how climate and fishing are changing pollock spawning time, and how changes in spawning time could affect fisheries in the future.

November 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Alaska Ichthyoplankton Distribution Map

North Pacific ichthyoplankton data from surveys between 1972 and 2009.

September 12, 2018 - Map ,

Alaska

Ecosystem and Recruitment Process Research in Alaska

Ecosystem survey information.

Alaska

Zooplankton Distribution and Abundance Studies in Alaska

We study zooplankton to help us assess the ecosystem. The distribution, abundance, and composition of the zooplankton can all serve to indicate the feeding conditions a young fish encounters. We continue to develop innovative approaches to use zooplankton as indicators for ecosystem condition and to track changes in the environment that may potentially impact fish.

Alaska

Ecology of Small Fish Living in Shallow Coastal Waters (Neritic Zone) in the Gulf of Alaska

A major reason we study larval fish in the Gulf of Alaska is to advance our understanding of the mechanisms that control fish population structure and production.

Alaska

Left: person in orange safety vest tugging on netting on a boat. Right: People in orange overalls putting small fish into white bins.

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