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AK Marine Science Symposium – deadlines approaching
The largest science conference in Alaska will take place at the Captain Cook in Anchorage Jan 20-24th, 2014. Find out about abstract submission and registration. Continue reading
Journal Highlights AOOS Researchers
A special issue of the journal Continental Shelf Research was released in July, and includes a compilation of articles on the Prince William Sound Experiment by AOOS partners and collaborators. Continue reading
NASA Image Shows Glacial Sediment from Copper River
Check out a unique satellite image taken in May, 2013 of the “glacial flour” pouring out of the Copper River Delta and into the Gulf of Alaska. Continue reading
Wave buoy returns to lower Cook Inlet
Real time data on wave conditions is once again available to Homer-area boaters thanks to a recent deployment effort by NOAA, KBRR, ADFG, the Gulf Watch Alaska program, and AOOS. Continue reading
Wave Buoy Deployed in Bering Strait
A wave buoy located 30 miles west of King Island is now providing wave, temperature, and other real-time data thanks to a partnership between the AOOS, the Western Alaska LCC, and the University of Victoria. Continue reading
Alaska ShoreZone project travels to St. Lawrence Island
The first Alaska ShoreZone imaging survey of 2013 has begun, starting in the Bering Sea. ShoreZone data provides information on coastal biology and geology, and give users the ability to “fly the coast”. Continue reading
NOAA Launches Online Tool for Marine Debris Efforts
The NOAA Marine Debris Program has launched a resource for tracking and researching marine debris projects and resources.
Anchorage Coastal Clean-up Day Successful
Anchorage volunteers picked up over 500 pounds of trash on June 23 as part of an international effort to improve the health of beaches.
Executives Discuss National Arctic Strategy in Anchorage
High level officials including the Acting Administrator of NOAA met at UAA to discuss the recently released National Strategy for the Arctic Region.
AOOS Board Chair Ed Page speaks to Congress
In an address to the Senate Subcommittee on Ocean, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard, Page described the importance of partnerships and role of ocean observing in Alaska. You can watch or read the testimony.