Scientists from NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center will embark from Dutch Harbor May 28 on another busy survey season, off Alaska’s coast, collecting data needed for fisheries managers to determine sustainable fishery harvest levels. This year, they’ll be conducting three groundfish and crab bottom trawl surveys and one midwater acoustic-trawl survey. Groundfish and crab surveys […]
One major source of the “charisma” of Southeast Alaska is its whales. Their size inspires awe; and their impact on the ecosystem looms ever larger as we learn more about them. This will be the topic of a lecture at UAS Sitka Campus this week: “Insights into the Ecology of Southeast Alaska’s Humpback Whales.” Dr. […]
Most people can recognize themselves in a childhood photo. But if fish took pictures, many would be unable to pick their younger selves out of a lineup. In many species, the juveniles bear little resemblance to the adults, and even scientists can have a tough time telling them apart. “Take halibut,” said Mandy Lindeberg. “It’s […]