Author Archives: Holly Kent
The Alaska “Blob” Tracker Launched
The purpose of this blog is to provide the public and media with information about this oceanic occurrence and the Blob’s realized and potential effects on Alaska’s marine resources. Continue reading
King Island wave buoy now streaming live data
On July 23, a wave and weather buoy was deployed in the Bering Strait approximately 30 miles west of King Island. The buoy will stream real-time data through October, thanks to the help of multiple partners. Continue reading
Toxic algae bloom might be largest ever
A team of federal biologists set out from Oregon mid-June to survey what could be the largest toxic algae bloom ever recorded off the West Coast. Continue reading
Endangered whales are dying off in Alaska, and scientists are racing to discover why
Alaskan researchers report that at least nine fin whales have been found dead in the water in recent weeks. It’s rare for more than one such death to be discovered every year or so, they say, and they’re exhaustively searching for a possible cause. It’s possible that warming ocean temperatures could be partially to blame. Continue reading
Special Issue of Oceanography on Ocean Acidification
The Special Issue on Emerging Themes in Ocean Acidification Science (Volume 28,Number 2, June 2015) co-edited by AOOS Principle Investigator Dr. Jeremy Mathis was just published. Dr. Mathis is also a contributing author with the article: Ocean Acidification in the Surface Waters of the Pacific-Arctic Boundary … Continue reading
Anchorage Coastal Cleanup – Saturday
Past, present, and future Anchorage Coastal Cleanup Volunteers, please join us on June 6th for a morning of beach cleaning and marine debris removal.Wear clothes that can get a little dirty, boots, and work gloves. We will have extra work gloves along with trash bags and snacks for you. Get outside, clean the beach, have fun, and learn about marine debris. Continue reading
Attention researchers in the Nome region
USARC (Fran Ulmer, Chair) invites you to share your Arctic research activities and/or suggestions on research when the Commission meets in Nome, August 25-26, 2015. Continue reading
The Blob expands from Gulf of Alaska to Baja California
Scientists are watching for how a warmer North Pacific Ocean could affect weather and climate this year. There could also be significant impacts to marine life, including species that form the basis for Alaska’s commercial fisheries. Continue reading
Bandit the Runaway Wave Buoy Back in Service
APRN aired this story about our Cook Inlet buoy last night. Continue reading
Anchorage Museum Exhibit – On Ice
The Anchorage Museum’s exhibit On Ice is now on view until September 20th and features AOOS submitted elements including an animation of changing sea ice coverage generated from the AOOS website. Continue reading