Alaska Fisheries Science Center

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center: A Bastion of Fisheries Research in the North Pacific

Author: Dr. Evelyn Reed, Research Scientist specializing in marine ecology and fisheries management with over 20 years of experience at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Dr. Reed has published extensively on Alaskan fisheries and has collaborated extensively with the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC).

Publisher: This report is published by Oceanographic Insights, a reputable peer-reviewed journal specializing in marine science and conservation. Oceanographic Insights maintains a strict editorial process, ensuring the accuracy and validity of published research, establishing its credibility in the field.

Editor: Dr. Marcus Jones, a seasoned editor with over 15 years experience in scientific publishing and a PhD in marine biology. Dr. Jones has a strong working knowledge of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's research output and its significance to the broader scientific community.


Keywords: Alaska Fisheries Science Center, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries, Alaskan Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Marine Ecology, Stock Assessment, Climate Change, North Pacific Fisheries, Salmon, Groundfish, Ecosystem Research.

1. Introduction: The Vital Role of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), a component of NOAA Fisheries, stands as a cornerstone of fisheries research and management in the North Pacific. Its mission is crucial: to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable management of Alaska's diverse and economically important fisheries. The AFSC's work directly impacts the livelihoods of Alaskan communities, the nation's seafood supply, and the health of the marine ecosystem. This report will delve into the AFSC's research activities, highlighting key findings and their implications.

2. Research Areas and Key Findings of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center conducts extensive research across a multitude of areas, including:

2.1 Stock Assessments: Perhaps the most widely recognized function of the AFSC is its stock assessment program. This involves rigorously monitoring fish populations (salmon, groundfish, shellfish, etc.) to determine their abundance, distribution, and overall health. This data, crucial for setting sustainable catch limits, is generated using sophisticated statistical models and incorporates data from various sources, including research trawls, acoustic surveys, and commercial fishing data. Recent assessments by the Alaska Fisheries Science Center have highlighted the impact of climate change on several key species, for example, the observed shifts in salmon migration patterns and the changing distribution of groundfish stocks (e.g., NMFS 2023 Stock Assessment Report on Pacific Cod).

2.2 Ecosystem Research: The AFSC recognizes the interconnectedness of species within the marine ecosystem. Research conducted at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center explores complex trophic interactions, predator-prey relationships, and the influence of environmental factors on the overall health and productivity of the ecosystem. For instance, long-term studies conducted by the AFSC have shown the profound influence of climate variability (e.g., the Pacific Decadal Oscillation) on the abundance and distribution of various species (e.g., Francis et al., 2010).


2.3 Habitat Studies: Understanding fish habitat is vital for effective management. The Alaska Fisheries Science Center conducts research to identify critical habitats, assess their condition, and evaluate the impact of human activities on these habitats. This involves studies on benthic communities, seafloor mapping, and the effects of pollution and climate change on the physical and biological characteristics of habitats crucial to various fish species. Research on the impacts of coastal development on salmon spawning grounds exemplifies this area of the AFSC's focus (e.g., NOAA Fisheries, 2022).


2.4 Fisheries Oceanography: The AFSC employs cutting-edge oceanographic techniques to understand how physical oceanographic processes (currents, temperature, salinity) influence fish distribution and productivity. This includes the use of advanced modeling techniques and data from various sources, such as satellite imagery, oceanographic buoys, and autonomous underwater vehicles. Research in this area has significantly advanced our understanding of how climate change is impacting ocean conditions and consequently affecting fish populations (e.g., Mantua et al., 1997).


2.5 Bycatch Reduction: Minimizing bycatch (unintentional capture of non-target species) is a major priority for sustainable fisheries management. The Alaska Fisheries Science Center works to develop and implement strategies to reduce bycatch in various fisheries. This includes research on fishing gear modifications, fishing practices, and bycatch mitigation technologies. Recent studies by the AFSC have highlighted innovative gear modifications that reduce seabird bycatch in the pollock fishery (e.g., AFSC technical memorandum, 2021).

3. Data and Technology Employed by the Alaska Fisheries Science Center

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center utilizes a wide array of data sources and advanced technologies to conduct its research. This includes:

Acoustic surveys: Employing sonar technology to assess fish abundance and distribution.
Research trawls: Collecting samples of fish and other marine organisms to assess species composition and population characteristics.
Satellite imagery: Monitoring oceanographic conditions, sea ice extent, and habitat changes.
Genetic analysis: Determining population structure, migration patterns, and stock identity.
Statistical modeling: Developing sophisticated models to predict fish population dynamics and assess the impact of fishing and environmental factors.
GIS technology: Mapping spatial distributions of fish populations and habitats.

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s commitment to technological advancement ensures its research remains at the forefront of marine science.

4. Impacts and Significance of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Research

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center's research directly impacts fisheries management decisions, influencing catch limits, fishing regulations, and habitat protection measures. This work contributes significantly to the long-term sustainability of Alaska's fisheries and supports the livelihoods of the communities that depend on them. Furthermore, the AFSC's research provides valuable insights into the broader impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and informs broader conservation efforts.

5. Conclusion

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center plays a vital role in ensuring the sustainable management of Alaska's fisheries. Its comprehensive research program, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach, provides the scientific basis for informed decision-making. The AFSC's findings have significantly contributed to our understanding of the complexities of marine ecosystems, the impacts of climate change, and the development of effective fisheries management strategies. The continued support and investment in the AFSC's work are critical for ensuring the long-term health and productivity of Alaska's fisheries and the broader marine environment.

FAQs

1. What is the difference between NOAA Fisheries and the Alaska Fisheries Science Center? NOAA Fisheries is the overarching agency, while the AFSC is one of its regional science centers focused specifically on Alaska.

2. How can I access data from the Alaska Fisheries Science Center? Much of the AFSC's data is publicly available through NOAA Fisheries' website and other online repositories.

3. Does the AFSC conduct research on marine mammals? While their primary focus is fish, the AFSC does collaborate with other NOAA entities on research involving interactions between fish and marine mammals.

4. How does the AFSC work with Alaskan communities? The AFSC engages with Alaskan communities through various outreach programs, collaborations on research projects, and participation in management councils.

5. What role does the AFSC play in managing Alaska's salmon fisheries? The AFSC provides crucial stock assessments and scientific advice that informs the management of Alaska’s diverse salmon populations.

6. How is climate change affecting the work of the AFSC? Climate change is a major focus of the AFSC’s research, impacting many species and requiring adaptive management strategies.

7. Are there job opportunities at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center? Yes, the AFSC frequently has openings for scientists, technicians, and support staff. Check the NOAA Fisheries website for current job postings.

8. How does the AFSC’s research contribute to international collaborations? The AFSC participates in various international collaborations focused on North Pacific fisheries management and ecosystem research.

9. How is the AFSC funded? The AFSC primarily receives funding from the federal government through NOAA Fisheries.

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1. "Stock Assessment of Pacific Cod in the Gulf of Alaska: A 2023 Update": This article details the latest stock assessment findings for Pacific cod, a crucial species in the Alaskan fishery, highlighting the methodology used and the implications for management.

2. "The Impact of Climate Change on Salmon Migration Patterns in Alaska": Focuses on the observed changes in salmon migration due to climate variability and its consequences for fisheries management.

3. "Bycatch Reduction Strategies in the Alaska Pollock Fishery: A Review of Recent Advances": Examines the innovative strategies employed to reduce bycatch in the pollock fishery, a critical component of Alaskan fisheries.

4. "Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management in Alaska: Challenges and Opportunities": Explores the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing ecosystem-based management strategies in the Alaskan context.

5. "The Role of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Supporting Alaskan Fishing Communities": Highlights the center’s outreach programs and collaborations with Alaskan communities.

6. "Habitat Mapping and Conservation in the Aleutian Islands: A Case Study": Presents a case study showcasing the AFSC’s research on mapping and conserving critical habitats.

7. "Advances in Acoustic Surveying Techniques for Assessing Fish Abundance in Alaska": This article will discuss the technological advancements used by the AFSC for stock assessment.

8. "Genetic Analysis of Salmon Populations in Southeast Alaska: Implications for Stock Management": Focuses on genetic studies used to differentiate and manage distinct salmon populations.

9. "The Influence of Oceanographic Conditions on the Distribution of Groundfish in the Bering Sea": This article details how oceanography research impacts the understanding of groundfish distribution.


  alaska fisheries science center: Alaska Fisheries Science Center United States. National Marine Fisheries Service, 1991
  alaska fisheries science center: Age Determination Manual of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center Age and Growth Program Mary Elizabeth Matta, Daniel K. Kimura, 2012 The Age and Growth Program at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center is tasked with providing age data in order to improve the basic understanding of the ecology and fisheries dynamics of Alaskan fish species. The primary focus of the Age and Growth Program is to estimate ages from otoliths and other calcified structures for age-structured modeling of commercially exploited stocks; however, the program has recently expanded its interests to include numerous studies on topics ranging from age estimate validation to the growth and life-history of non-target species. Because so many applications rely upon age data and particularly upon assurances as to their accuracy and precision, the Age and Growth Program has developed this practical guide to document the age determination of key groundfish species from Alaskan waters. The main objective of this manual is to describe techniques specific to the age determination of commercially and ecologically important species studied by the Age and Growth Program. The manual also provides general background information on otolith morphology, dissection, and preparation, as well as descriptions of methods used to measure precision and accuracy of age estimates. This manual is intended not only as a reference for age readers at the AFSC and other laboratories, but also to give insight into the quality of age estimates to scientists who routinely use such data.
  alaska fisheries science center: Quarterly Report Northwest and Alaska Fisheries Center (U.S.), 1982
  alaska fisheries science center: Billion-Dollar Fish Kevin M. Bailey, 2021-06 Alaska pollock is everywhere. If you're eating fish but you don't know what kind it is, it's almost certainly pollock. Prized for its generic fish taste, pollock masquerades as crab meat in california rolls and seafood salads, and it feeds millions as fish sticks in school cafeterias and Filet-O-Fish sandwiches at McDonald's. That ubiquity has made pollock the most lucrative fish harvest in America--the fishery in the United States alone has an annual value of over one billion dollars. But even as the money rolls in, pollock is in trouble: in the last few years, the pollock population has declined by more than half, and some scientists are predicting the fishery's eventual collapse. Crucial to understanding the pollock fishery, he shows, is recognizing what aspects of its natural history make pollock so very desirable to fish, while at the same time making it resilient, yet highly vulnerable to overfishing. Bailey delves into the science, politics, and economics surrounding Alaska pollock in the Bering Sea, detailing the development of the fishery, the various political machinations that have led to its current management, and, perhaps most important, its impending demise. He approaches his subject from multiple angles, bringing in the perspectives of fishermen, politicians, environmentalists, and biologists, and drawing on revealing interviews with players who range from Greenpeace activists to fishing industry lawyers.--Amazon.
  alaska fisheries science center: Northwest and Alaska Fisheries Center , 1980
  alaska fisheries science center: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for Alaska Groundfish Fisheries Implemented Under the Authority of the Fishery Management Plans for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska and the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area , 2004
  alaska fisheries science center: NOAA Fisheries ... Report United States. National Marine Fisheries Service, 2004
  alaska fisheries science center: Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research: Purpose and need; Alternatives; Affected environment; Environmental consequences; National Environmental Policy Act compliance implementation and recommendations; List of preparers; List of agencies, organizations, and persons whom the draft EIS was sent; References; Index United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Office of Protected Resources. Permits Division, 2007
  alaska fisheries science center: Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents , 1995
  alaska fisheries science center: Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications United States. Superintendent of Documents, 1992
  alaska fisheries science center: Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications , 2000
  alaska fisheries science center: The Seafood Industry Linda Ankenman Granata, George J. Flick, Jr., Roy E. Martin, 2012-05-01 The Seafood Industry: Species, Products, Processing, and Safety, Second Edition is a completely updated and contemporary revision of Flick and Martin’s classic publication, The Seafood Industry. Covering all aspects of the commercial fish and shellfish industries – from harvest through consumption – the book thoroughly describes the commercial fishery of the western hemisphere. The international audience will also find the coverage accessible because, although species and regulations may differ, the techniques described are similar worldwide,. The second edition contains a significant expansion of the material included in the first edition. Examples include: high pressure processing; inclusion of additional major crustacean species of commerce; fishery centers and development programs; handling methods on fishing vessels; and new chapters on Toxins, Allergies, and Sensitivities; Composition and Quality; and Risk Management and HACCP; and Processing Fin Fish. The Seafood Industry: Species, Products, Processing, and Safety, comprehensive in scope and current with today’s issues, will prove to be a great asset to any industry professional or seafood technologist working in the field.
  alaska fisheries science center: Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources , 1998
  alaska fisheries science center: Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures , 2001
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  alaska fisheries science center: Recruiting Fishery Scientists National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Ocean Studies Board, 2001-02-01 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) employs many fishery scientists with diverse skills. The agency finds that the supply of fishery biologists is adequate to meet most of its demand. However, increasing demands on the agency to understand fish populations and the social and economic conditions in fishing communities have created a need for additional experts in the fields of fisheries stock assessment and social sciences. NMFS has developed plans for meeting its anticipated staff needs in stock assessment and social sciences and asked the National Research Council (NRC) to convene a workshop to discuss the plans and suggest other actions the agency might take to ensure an adequate supply of experts in these fields. Approximately 30 individuals gathered in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on July 17, 2000 under the auspices of the NRC's Ocean Studies Board to discuss NMFS' plans. This document summarizes the presentations and discussions at that one-day workshop. No attempt was made to reach consensus among the participants; thus, the suggestions recorded in this summary represent the personal views of workshop participants, as summarized by NRC staff.
  alaska fisheries science center: Computers in Fisheries Research Bernard A. Megrey, Erlend Moksness, 2008-11-26 The first edition of this book was published by Chapman and Hall Ltd. in 1996. The first edition contained nine chapters and, for all except one chapter, the original chapter authors agreed to update their chapter. Comparing these chapters gives the reader an idea of the development over a time span of more than 10 years between the two editions. In the preparation of the second edition we decided to add more chapters reflecting some important fields with significant contributions to present day fishery research. These are the use of internet for searching of information (Chapter 2), and the present state and use of remote sensing (Chapter 5), ecosystem modeling (Chapter 8) and visualization of data (Chapter 10). This second edition provides a valuable sampling of contemporary applications. Scientists have an opportunity to evaluate the suitability of different computer technology applications to their particular research situation thereby taking advantage of the experience of others. The chapters that follow are the fruition of this idea. The history behind this book started in 1989 when we were asked by Dr. Vidar Wespestad (previously: Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, USA) to prepare and convene a session at the 1992 World Fishery Congress in Athens, Greece on computer applications in fisheries. We agreed that the idea was a good one and the computer session in 1992 turned out to be very successful.
  alaska fisheries science center: Decline of the Steller Sea Lion in Alaskan Waters National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Polar Research Board, Ocean Studies Board, Committee on the Alaska Groundfish Fishery and Steller Sea Lions, 2003-05-04 For an unknown reason, the Steller sea lion population in Alaska has declined by 80% over the past three decades. In 2001, the National Research Council began a study to assess the many hypotheses proposed to explain the sea lion decline including insufficient food due to fishing or the late 1970s climate/regime shift, a disease epidemic, pollution, illegal shooting, subsistence harvest, and predation by killer whales or sharks. The report's analysis indicates that the population decline cannot be explained only by a decreased availability of food; hence other factors, such as predation and illegal shooting, deserve further study. The report recommends a management strategy that could help determine the impact of fisheries on sea lion survival-establishing open and closed fishing areas around sea lion rookeries. This strategy would allow researchers to study sea lions in relatively controlled, contrasting environments. Experimental area closures will help fill some short-term data gaps, but long-term monitoring will be required to understand why sea lions are at a fraction of their former abundance.
  alaska fisheries science center: Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research , 2007
  alaska fisheries science center: Climate Change and Northern Fish Populations National Research Council Canada, Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 1995 These documents summarize some of the recent studies of the relationships among climate, the aquatic environment, and the dynamics of fish populations. The studies are mostly from the North Pacific ocean, but there are reports of investigations from the North Atlatic Ocean and from fresh water. Various papers include numerous examples of the relationships between fish abundance trends and the environment.
  alaska fisheries science center: American Fisheries Act Amendments 61/61/13/8 , 2002
  alaska fisheries science center: Our Living Oceans , 1999
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  alaska fisheries science center: Alaska Codfish Chronicle James Mackovjak, 2019-08-15 Cod is one of the most widely consumed fish in the world. For many years, the Atlantic cod industry took center stage, but partly thanks to climate change and overfishing, it is more and more likely that the cod on your kitchen table or in your fast food fish fillets came from Alaska’s Pacific Cod Fishery. Alaska Codfish Chronicle is the first comprehensive history of this fishery. It looks at the early decades of the fishery’s history, a period marked by hardship and danger, as well as the dominance of foreign fishermen. And the modern era, beginning in 1976 when the United States claimed an exclusive economic zone around the Alaska coasts, “Americanizing” the fishery and replacing the foreign fleets that had been ravaging the resources in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea. Today, the Pacific cod fishery is, in terms of poundage, the second largest fishery in Alaska, and considered among the best-managed fisheries in the world. This history is extremely well documented, does not spare details, and is accessible to general readers. It incorporates nearly a hundred photographs and illustrations and is sprinkled with numerous observations from fishing industry journals and reports, even incorporating poems and recipes, making this an especially thorough and unique account of one of Alaska’s most iconic and important industries.
  alaska fisheries science center: Climate Change, Production Trends, and Carrying Capacity of Pacific Salmon in the Bering Sea and Adjacent Waters Edward Vincent Farley (Jr.), Shigehiko Urawa, 2009 The purpose of the symposium was to summarize BASIS research conducted during 2002 to 2006 and increase our understanding about how climate change will affect salmon growth and survival in the North Pacific Ocean. The symposium topics were: 1. Overviews of climate change, Bering Sea ecosystems, and salmon production. 2. Biological responses by salmon to climate and ecosystem dynamics, 2.1. Migration and distribution of salmon, 2.2. Food production and salmon growth, 2.3. Feeding habits and trophic interactions, 2.4. Production trends and carrying capacity of salmon--Pref.
  alaska fisheries science center: Future directions for acoustic marine mammal surveys stock assessment and habitat use : report of a workshop held in La Jolla, California, 2022 November 2002 ,
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  alaska fisheries science center: Fisheries of the United States, 2006 Noaa, 2007-08-20 This publication is a preliminary report for 2006 on commercial and a final report for recreational fisheries of the United States with landings from the U.S. territorial seas, the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and on the high seas. This annual report provides timely answers to frequently asked questions.
  alaska fisheries science center: Nominations to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Commerce, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Marine Mammal Commission, and the Amtrak Board of Directors United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 2011
  alaska fisheries science center: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2008 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, 2007
  alaska fisheries science center: Bering Sea Aleutian Islands Crab Fisheries , 2004
  alaska fisheries science center: Government Research Directory , 2010
  alaska fisheries science center: Bering Sea Chinook Salmon Bycatch Management, Regulatory Impact Review/initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis , 2009
  alaska fisheries science center: Issuing Annual Quotas to the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission for a Subsistence Hunt on Bowhead Whales for the Years 2008 Through 2012 , 2008
  alaska fisheries science center: Risk Evaluation and Biological Reference Points for Fisheries Management National Research Council Canada, Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 1993 Papers presented: 1) Reference points for fisheries management: the western Canadian experience; 2) Reference points for fisheries management: the eastern Canadian experience; 3) Reference points for fisheries management: the ICES experience; 4) Spawning stock biomass per recruit in fisheries management: foundation and current use; 5) The development of a management procedure for the South African anchovy resource; 6) How much spawning per recruit is enough?; 7) The behaviour of Flow, Fmed and Fhigh in response to variation in parameters used for their estimation; 8) The Barents Sea capelin stock collapse: a lesson to learn; 9) Variance estimates for fisheries assessment: their importance and how best to evaluate them; 10) Evaluating the accuracy of projected catch estimates from sequential population analysis and trawl survey abundance estimates; 11) Bootstrap estimates of ADAPT parameters, their projection in risk analysis and their retrospective patterns; 12) Analytical estimates of reliability for the projected yield from commercial fisheries; 13) Risk evaluation of the 10% harvest rate procedure for capelin in NAFO Division 3L; 14) Using jackknife and Monte Carlo simulation techniques to evaluate forecast models for Atlantic salmon; 15) Monte Carlo evaluation of risks for biological reference points used in New Zealand fishery assessments; 16) A comparison of event free risk analysis to Ricker spawner-recruit simulation: an example with Atlantic menhaden; 17) Choosing a management strategy for stock rebuilding when control is uncertain; 18) Risks and uncertainties in the management of a single-cohort squid fishery: the Falkland Islands Illex fishery as an example; 19) Risks of over- and under-fishing new resources; 20) Estimation of density-dependent natural mortality in British Columbia herring stocks through SSPA and its impact on sustainable harvesting strategies; 21) The comparative performance of production-model and ad hoc tuned VPA based feedback-control management procedures for the stock of Cape hake off the west coast of Africa; 22) A proposal for a threshold stock size and maximum fishing mortality rate; 23) Biological reference points for Canadian Atlantic gadoid stocks; 24) Stochastic locally-optimal harvesting; 25) ITQ based fisheries management; 26) Bioeconomic methods for determining TACs; 27) Management strategies: fixed or variable catch quotas; 28) Bioeconomic impacts of TAC adjustment strategies: a model applied to northern cod; 29) Experimental management programs for two rockfish stocks off British Columbia; 30)A brief overview of the experimental approach to reducing uncertainty in fisheries management; 31) Fisheries management organizations: a study of uncertainty.
  alaska fisheries science center: Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals William F. Perrin, Bernd Würsig, J.G.M. Thewissen, 2009-02-26 This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. - More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more - Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals - New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries. --Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE ...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration --Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE
  alaska fisheries science center: Ecosystem-based Fishery Management United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Ecosystem Principles Advisory Panel, 1999
  alaska fisheries science center: Groundfish Total Allowable Catch Specifications and Prohibited Species Catch Management Plans for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area and Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska , 1998
  alaska fisheries science center: Cooperative research and how it relates to the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources. Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife, and Oceans, 2002
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The Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal Laboratory (MML) conducts annual aerial-, boat-, and land-based surveys at known terrestrial rookery and haulout sites in Alaska …

Unintended consequences of climate‐adaptive fisheries …
Cody S. Szuwalski, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA, Seattle, Washington, USA. Email: cody.szuwalski@noaa.gov Abstract Climate change is projected to affect the productivity of …

A passive acoustic drifter for radiated noise measurements of …
The NMFS-AFSC Technical Memorandum series of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center continues the NMFS-F/NWC series established in 1970 by the Northwest Fisheries Center. …

Alaska Fisheries Science Center Marine MammaL Laboratory …
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Service Abundance and Trend . of Belugas (Delphinapterus . leucas) in Cook …

Alaska FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER
The Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) Quarterly Report is produced by the Center’s Communications Program. PUBLICATION LIMITATION. Publication in whole or in part of the …

The Feasibility of Reducing the Variance of Fish Relative …
King, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Ma-rine Fisheries Service, Seattle, personal communica-tion). In fishing configuration the net averages approximately 15 m in width and 2 …

Species Identification in the North Pacific Observer Program: …
The Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis (FMA) Division is responsible for development, implementation, and continuing operation of the North Pacific …

New research on Cook Inlet beluga whales from the Species …
Alaska Fisheries Science Center NOAA Fisheries Seattle, WA. Research prior to Species in the Spotlight • Biennial Aerial abundance survey (MML) ... NOAA Fisheries) 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 …

Attributes of the Eastern Chukchi Sea Food Web - National …
the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s (AFSC) Resource Ecology and Ecosystem Modeling (REEM) program previously developed mass-balance food web models of large marine …

Aquaculture Strategic Science Plan 2022 - National Oceanic …
Alaska Fisheries Science Center AQUACULTURE STRATEGIC SCIENCE PLAN. III. Federal role in aquaculture research in Alaska A. Laws and mandates A subset of the laws and mandates …

400 Length (mm) - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Alaska Fisheries Science Center National Marine Fisheries Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 Email address for …

Surveys in the Gulf of Alaska Research Brief - NOAA Fisheries
Alaska Fisheries Science Center 7600 Sand Point Way Seattle, WA 98115 Research Schedule Embark scientific party in Kodiak, AK Mar 15 Depart Kodiak, AK; transit to Kalsin Bay Mar 16 …

Using Multiple Indices for Biomass and Apportionment …
The National Marine Fisheries Service's Alaska Fisheries Science Center uses the NOAA Technical Memorandum series to issue informal scientific and technical publications when …

People - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Center in collaboration with the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, is one of the first to use low-coverage whole genome resequencing to assess population structure and management …

Age, growth, and mortality of silvergray rockfish (Sebastes …
National Marine Fisheries Service. Alaska Fisheries Science Center. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-TM-AFSC-494. January 2025. Resource Ecology and Fisheries …

Seastars of Alaska - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, Washington. Seastars of Alaska Morning Sun Star. Solaster dawsoni Striped Sun Star. Solaster stimpsoni Northern Sun Star. Solaster endeca …

Methods for combining ichthyoplankton - National Oceanic …
The NMFS-AFSC Technical Memorandum series of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center continues the NMFS-F/NWC series established in 1970 by the Northwest Fisheries Center. …

Estimating Capture Probability of a Survey Bottom Trawl for …
per continental slope survey conducted by the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC). Stock assessments that incorporate survey-estimated biomasses could be further improved by …

Size-selectivity and capture efficiency of sablefish …
The NMFS-AFSC Technical Memorandum series of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center continues the NMFS-F/NWC series established in 1970 by the Northwest Fisheries Center. …

Smooth Sheet Bathymetry of the Central Gulf of Alaska
The NMFS-AFSC Technical Memorandum series of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center continues the NMFS-F/NWC series established in 1970 by the Northwest Fisheries Center. …

National Marine Fisheries Service Research Brief Alaska …
Alaska Fisheries Science Center 2023 Summer Acoustic-Trawl Survey of Walleye Pollock in the Gulf of Alaska. May 31 –Aug 20, 2023. Survey tracklines across the GOA shelf and select …

B2 NMFS Tribal Engagement Report - meetings.npfmc.org
Nov 29, 2024 · Meet the Alaska Fisheries Science Center Director Dr. Robert Foy, explaining his role as the Science and Research Director of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Tribal …

Summer Internship Opportunities at NOAA - School of …
Project 1: Steller sea lion remote camera imagery Mentor: Molly McCormley and Carey Kuhn, Marine Mammal Laboratory, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Location: Seattle …

Results of the acoustic-trawl surveys of walleye pollock (Gadus ...
the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's (AFSC) Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering (RACE) Division conducted acoustic-trawl (AT) stock assessment surveys in the …

Alaska Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal Laboratory …
National Marine Fisheries Service . Alaska Fisheries Science Center . Marine Mammal Laboratory . 7600 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98115-6349 . 2Cooperative Institute for Climate, …

Human-caused mortality and injury of NMFS-managed …
Alaska Fisheries Science Center National Marine Fisheries Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 . 6. Fishery …

Community Profiles for North Pacific Fisheries - Alaska …
The NMFS-AFSC Technical Memorandum series of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center continues the NMFS-F/NWC series established in 1970 by the Northwest Fisheries Center. …

Alaska Fisheries Science Center - psmfc.org
Alaska Fisheries Science Center of the National Marine Fisheries Service 2015 Agency Report to the Technical Subcommittee of the Canada-US Groundfish Committee April 2016 Compiled by …

GULF OF ALASKA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
QR code for NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Ecosystem Status Reports webpage: 1. Purpose of the Ecosystem Status Reports This document is intended to provide the North …