Category Archives: News
Kachemak Bay Phytoplankton & HABS conference seeks presenters
The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve is now accepting abstracts for speakers at their inaugural phytoplankton and harmful algal bloom conference on February 19-20, 2014. Continue reading
Alaska Marine Science Symposium – soliciting workshops
Have an idea for a workshop or side meeting? Submit your information by the December 2nd deadline. Continue reading
Nov 5th ACCAP webinar to highlight Ocean Acidification
Learn about ocean acidification in Alaska and ask questions during a one-hour presentation by expert Jeremy Mathis. Continue reading
Some AOOS-accessible Data may be Unavailable Due to Government Shutdown
AOOS streams data through a number of federal agencies, some of whose websites are not being updated presently. We will make every effort to regain access once the shutdown has been lifted. Continue reading
NAS Gulf Program to hold Alaska-focused virtual listening meeting
Join by phone or at the AOOS office on October 10th to learn about the NAS Gulf Program, hear an overview of Alaska OCS issues presented by the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, and provide feedback. Continue reading
AK Marine Science Symposium – deadlines approaching
The largest science conference in Alaska will take place at the Captain Cook in Anchorage Jan 20-24th, 2014. Find out about abstract submission and registration. Continue reading
Journal Highlights AOOS Researchers
A special issue of the journal Continental Shelf Research was released in July, and includes a compilation of articles on the Prince William Sound Experiment by AOOS partners and collaborators. Continue reading
NASA Image Shows Glacial Sediment from Copper River
Check out a unique satellite image taken in May, 2013 of the “glacial flour” pouring out of the Copper River Delta and into the Gulf of Alaska. Continue reading
Wave Buoy Deployed in Bering Strait Provides Real-time data
A wave buoy located 35 miles west of King Island is now providing wave, temperature, and other real-time data thanks to a partnership between the AOOS, the Western Alaska LCC, and the University of Victoria. Continue reading
Collaborators Predict Accurate Salmon Run Timing
AOOS, the AK Dept of Fish & Game, and NOAA are working together to estimate the run timing of Yukon chinook salmon. Find out more about the partnership and the 2013 results. Continue reading