Author Archives: Holly Kent
Chukchi Ecosystem Observatory Intro Video
This ecosystem mooring represents the first year-round anchor for the Distributed Biological Observatory. AOOS has been supporting this important ecosystem project since 2013. Continue reading
Alaska OA Network Seeks Applicants for Fishing Fellowship
The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network is participating in an Alaska Marine Conservation Council program aimed to provide experience to young fishing leaders through mentorship, professional development and hands-on learning. Come work with the network!
New AOOS Projects to Test Land-based Water Level Techniques
AOOS is working with two organizations this spring to test new land-based water level measurement techniques as part of an effort to increase water level observations in remote areas of western and northern Alaska. Continue reading
Oceans’ 17 Conference receives over 580 abstracts
The Oceans’ 17 conference to be held in Anchorage September 18-21, 2017 has received over 580 technical abstracts. This promises to be a large well attended meeting bringing over 1,000 scientists, engineers and marine technology experts to Anchorage for 4 … Continue reading
NOAA seeks new members for hydrographic advisory panel
NOAA is seeking new members for its Hydrographic Services Review Panel, a federal advisory committee that advises the NOAA administrator on the agency’s hydrographic programs, products and technology. Continue reading
New Geology of Alaska Layer added to Portal
The USGS released the first ever digital version of the Alaska Geologic Map in 2016, based on a huge number of references and AOOS has added the Generalized Geology from the Geologic Map of Alaska to the Ocean Data Explorer. … Continue reading
ComFish Alaska in Kodiak at end of March
ComFish is the largest commercial fishing show in Alaska and the longest running fisheries tradeshow in the state. Comfish Alaska is a 3 day event being held from 30th March to the 1st April 2017 at Kodiak, United States Of America. Continue reading
Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium
Next month will mark the third Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium (KAMSS), held at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center. Sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant, KAMSS provides an opportunity for Kodiak residents to hear about marine research conducted in the area. … Continue reading
AOOS Rolls out First Annual Impact Report
The first AOOS Annual Impact Report highlights the major accomplishments of the organization in 2016 including collaborations with stakeholders and partners, support of observational technologies to fill information gaps, and improvements to what has become the Alaska Data Assembly center providing … Continue reading
NSF announces new Long-Term Ecological Research sites off Alaska, New England coasts
National Science Foundation (NSF) grants will support two new Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites. Scientists will conduct research along the Northeast U.S. continental shelf and in the northern Gulf of Alaska, regions known for productive fisheries and abundant marine resources. Continue reading