Author Archives: Holly Kent
Arctic Domain Awareness Center (ADAC) works with AOOS Data Team at Axiom
The AOOS data portal was a key component in prototype decision support tools displayed at the official launching October 21 of the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Arctic Domain Awareness Center (ADAC) at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Continue reading
Plastic Trash May Travel to the Arctic from a Sixth Garbage Patch in the Ocean
Plastic trash can be found around the world-even the Arctic. Scientists have found that this marine litter is present at the sea surface of Arctic waters, though they’re still unsure how it made it so far north.
8 Arctic Countries to Sign Historic Coast Guard Deal
All eight Arctic nations — including Canada and Russia — are to sign a historic deal next week for their coast guards to work together in the treacherous and increasingly accessible waters of the North. Creating the Arctic Coast … Continue reading
Public seats available on the Board of Fisheries
The Office of Boards and Commissions is accepting applications for the PUBLIC SEATS on the BOARD OF FISHERIES. Please submit your application online here or email your resume to boards@alaska.gov.
Marine Transportation Advisory Board
The OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS is accepting applications for the CENTRAL SOUTHEAST ALASKA SEAT ON THE MARINE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD. Please submit your application online at http://gov.alaska.gov/Walker/services/boards-commissions/apply-info.html or email your resume to boards@alaska.gov.
ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL RAFFLE TICKETS
ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL RAFFLE TICKETS are now available. The raffle has been popular across Alaska for years, as it offers a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000 by purchasing a $100 ticket. Continue reading
Cook Inlet RCAC Recertified
The US COAST GUARD HAS RECERTIFIED COOK INLET RCAC through 2016. CIRCAC, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, was first certified in 1991 a year after its creation. The certification process is conducted annually by the USCG to ensure that CIRCAC … Continue reading
AOOS adds 3 water level stations to the Real-Time Sensor Portal
Data feeds from water level sensors installed at Platinum, Wales, and Kotzebue have been added to the Real-Time Sensor Portal. Continue reading
Alaska Marine Science Symposium Jan 25-29 2016
The 2016 Alaska Marine Science Symposium begins on Monday, January 25. The morning session will feature the Communicating Ocean Sciences workshop. The daily agenda is available online. The official opening plenary takes place Monday afternoon and includes invited keynote addresses. … Continue reading Continue reading
Alaska Sea Grant recruiting for Coastal Community Resilience and Adaptation Specialist
The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is recruiting for a Research Assistant Professor, Coastal Community Resilience and Adaptation Specialist. Continue reading