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OA Moorings Provide Another Season of Data
Each spring, moorings in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska are “turned around” to download data and check on sensors. This spring’s voyage was a success. Continue reading
Bering Strait Response Teaching Tool: Demo Video
The AOOS/Axiom team worked with Defenders of Wildlife to develop this interactive web-based map tool. Continue reading
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
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
New Report Available on Approach and Priorities for Ocean Acidification Monitoring in Alaska
The report was produced from a technical meeting of 28 ocean acidification researchers in Alaska in 2016. Continue reading
Alaska Ocean Acidification ‘State of the Science’ workshop presentations now available
The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network hosted a workshop in Anchorage on Nov 30-Dec 1, inviting a broad audience to discuss the latest monitoring, research, impacts to species, and ideas for community engagement. Continue reading
Registration open for OA “State of the Science” Workshop
The Alaska OA Network invites you to a 2-day workshop Nov 30-Dec 1. Presentations will include an OA primer, current monitoring efforts, impacts to species, future forecasts, and more. This free event is open to the public. 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
Alaska Ocean Acidification Network launches new website
Coordinated by AOOS, the Alaska OA Network hosts a comprehensive website with data links, statewide monitoring descriptions, an expert directory, and more. Continue reading
Yukon Chinook Salmon Timing
A partnership to predict run timing Researchers from NOAA Fisheries and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, with the support of the Alaska Ocean Observing System, have identified a combination of spring conditions that is closely related to the timing … Continue reading