NOAA Fisheries and seaweed farmers team up to chart wild kelp beds, helping grow Alaska’s seaweed aquaculture industry Alaska’s coastline holds vast, untapped potential for seaweed aquaculture—but knowing exactly where wild kelp grows is critical for sustainable expansion. A new mapping project, led by NOAA Fisheries in collaboration with Alaska Sea Grant and local farmers, […]
Scientists teamed up to examine how high-latitude conditions affect Pacific oyster health and quality in Southeast Alaska Alaska may be known for its wild salmon, but another coastal delicacy is making waves: Pacific oysters. These shellfish make up the bulk of Alaska’s mariculture production. New research is shining a light on what makes them unique—and […]
As marine ecosystems change and technology advances, modernizing survey tools allows NOAA to maintain critical survey time series and deliver the best available science to support sustainable fisheries management NOAA Fisheries conducts surveys to assess trends in fish populations, monitor ecosystem conditions, and support sustainable fisheries management. As ocean conditions shift and technology evolves, the Alaska […]
Community members gather for a rare, up-close view of the young marine mammal before it is relocated south of town. A necropsy team is seeking answers on the cause of death On the morning of July 26, clear blue skies in Juneau brought residents outside to soak in the sun. Joggers, dog-walkers, and families […]