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Spotlight on Pt. Adams: Scientists Track Salmon Migration, Survival

The NWFSC’s Point Adams Research Station, located at the mouth of the Columbia River at Hammond, OR, is home to 30 scientists and staff who spend most of their time shadowing salmonids, or their predators, for a living.
May 10, 2010 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Using trap nets, scientists can sample habitat use by juvenile salmonids. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Ghostfishing in Puget Sound

NWFSC scientist Tom Good and colleagues have been collecting and analyzing derelict gillnets to better understand their impact on the Puget Sound ecosystem.
February 10, 2010 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Although optimized for specific species, they can target marine animals indiscriminately. Photo: NOAA Fisheries

Restoring the Elwha River

We are collecting data and investigating the potential environmental impacts of the upcoming Elwha River dams removal.
January 21, 2010 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Man carrying a fish on a stick over his shoulder

The Tale of the Migrating Mini-Jack

Physiologists Don Larsen and his colleagues are studying the physiology of the “mini-jack” to determine how hatcheries might be contributing to high rates of early maturation in male salmon.
November 09, 2009 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Diagram showing the life cycle of Spring Chinook salmon. From fry, to parr, smoting, sub-adult, to jack, spawning. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2008 Report

Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) is an annual report that provides economic statistics on the nation’s commercial fishing and seafood industry, recreational fisheries, and marine-related businesses.
September 23, 2009 - Technical Memo ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National

Killer Whales' Fate Linked to Salmon

NWFSC scientists Eric Ward and Elizabeth Holmes, along with Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research, have found a correlation between the abundance of Chinook salmon and the fecundity (reproductive success) of killer whales.
June 30, 2009 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale spyhopping.

Pesticide Mixtures: Deadly Synergy in Salmon

Poisoned waters a toxic brew for salmon
March 04, 2009 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
This graph shows the hypothetical difference between the effects of an individual pesticide and pesticide mixtures on salmon brain function, as indicated by the degree to which the pesticide(s) inhibit function of an important enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). As seen here, the potential neurobehavioral toxicity of the pesticide mixture can be additive or, if greater than the sum of its parts, synergistic.

Notice of Availability of Policy and Guidance Document for Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research Permits and Grants Programs

NOAA Fisheries has developed a policy and guidance document for implementation of the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) and northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) research permits and grants programs. This document establishes policy for…
Notice
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Alaska
Published
05/05/2024

Success at Redfish Lake

A brief look back at how captive breeding rescued a sockeye population
December 10, 2008 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Hormone injections are used to advance the spawning time of sockeye. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2007 Report

Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) is an annual report that provides economic statistics on the nation’s commercial fishing and seafood industry, recreational fisheries, and marine-related businesses.
September 23, 2008 - Technical Memo ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National