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Researchers Investigate Explosion in the Number of Pyrosomes off Alaska

Researchers at Alaska Fisheries Science Center are reporting a never-before-seen phenomenon in Alaska waters - an influx of strange organisms that resemble flattened, translucent sea pickles.
October 23, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pyrosomes caught off the coast of Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Fisheries Science Program Review

Sound science is critical for making the right decisions when it comes to managing our nation’s fisheries and protected species. To maintain our world-class science, we continually strive to advance the science that informs fisheries and protected…

Rockfish Getting Better With Age

New information on how long some rockfish live, and how often they spawn, will help ensure healthy populations.
May 22, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Orange fish at the bottom of the seafloor swimming

Q & A with Alaska Fisheries Science Center Research Biologist Dr. Jeremy Sterling

Dr. Jeremy Sterling is an award-winning research biologist with NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center based out of Seattle, Washington. He began his science career with the Marine Mammal Laboratory nearly 20 years ago and has since established himself
May 03, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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NOAA Fisheries Names New Northwest Fisheries Science Center Director

NOAA Appoints Dr. Kevin Werner as the New Science and Research Director for the Northwest Fisheries Science Center.
April 28, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast

NOAA Fisheries Celebrates Whale Week 2017

A Message from Cisco Werner, Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor
February 13, 2017 - Leadership Message ,
National

Tracking Technology: The Science of Finding Whales

Whales can be very hard to find in Earth’s vast seas. NOAA Fisheries’ scientists and partners use a range of technologies and research techniques to locate whales and study their behavior. Some of these techniques are new and exploratory while others are tried and tested, but all are providing important data on protected whale species. Check out some of the ways we’re watching for whales below.
February 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,
National

Scientists Are On The Ground This Month In The Pribilof Islands To Recover Groundbreaking Fur Seal Data

Since July, satellite tags have been collecting data about fur seal foraging behavior while autonomous Saildrones collect data on fur seal prey. Now it’s time to recover that data—and that requires a down to earth approach.
September 19, 2016 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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NOAA Science Camp Introduces Kids To Latest Research From World-Renowned Experts

Students leave program “jazzed about science”.
July 18, 2016 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Tagging Along on an Ocean Migration

Scientists track Salmon on first swim to sea.
July 11, 2016 - Feature Story ,
Alaska