Author Archives: Holly Kent
2017 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) established the Awards to recognize those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education, and resource management in Alaska. December 2 is the deadline for nominations. Continue reading
Alaska Marine Science Symposium – Registration now open
The 2017 Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS), Alaska’s premier marine research conference, will take place on January 23-27, 2017. Continue reading
New online tool aids Kachemak Bay recreational shellfish harvesters
Harmful algal blooms (HAB) have been a threat in coastal Alaskan communities. The new “Harmful Algal Bloom Information System” informs Kachemak Bay recreational harvesters on conditions related to shellfish poisoning. Continue reading
Ocean Acidification in AK: Current status, monitoring efforts, and potential impacts to marine life
This Alaska Climate Webinar is presented by the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment & Policy (ACCAP) on Tuesday, August 9 from 10-11am AKDT. This presentation will cover what we know about OA in Alaska, statewide monitoring efforts to track changes in … Continue reading
Duncan Fields leaves NPFMC
Duncan Fields ended his nine years on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council in signature style at his final meeting in his hometown. Although he’s leaving the council, he isn’t leaving the public arena and is running as an independent for … Continue reading
Alaska Sealife Center looking for a Grants Manager
This Finance, Grants and Contracts Manager position is responsible for the supervision and maintenance of the daily operations of grants, contracts and other external funds received by the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), including all related activities with regard to ASLC’s fiscal agent role with the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) and the Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) Continue reading
Salmon Funding Opportunity
The State of Alaska’s Salmon and People (SASAP) project aims to provide an up-to-date interdisciplinary perspective on Alaska’s salmon systems and the people who rely upon them. Continue reading
Marine Debris Funding Opportunity
There is a national funding opportunity focused on marine debris issues and efforts through The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Fishing for Energy program. Continue reading
Join the Axiom Data Science Team
Axiom is looking for a Scientific Metadata Technician in Anchorage to help write and edit robust, high-quality metadata for oceanographic and environmental datasets.
AOOS adds Hydrology Model for Alaska to Portal
AOOS just added a hydrology model of the State of Alaska to the Ocean Data Explorer. This model estimates historic stream flow discharge and snow water equivalent depth from 1979 to 2014. Access the model here.