Category Archives: News
Scenarios Planning Course at UAF – Aug 7-9th
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is offering a 3 or 5 day “Planning for Arctic Futures” workshop on interdisciplinary scenario modeling and analysis. There is still time to register as a student or as a practitioner.
Marine Educators Congregate in Anchorage
Several hundred members of the National Marine Educators Association met in Anchorage in late June to share ideas and present new methods for teaching and learning marine science.
Connect with AOOS on Facebook!
AOOS just launched its Facebook page. Check the new site and get the latest on Alaska’s coasts and oceans.
“Earth as Art” Highlights Alaska from Space
The USGS is displaying a gallery of artful landsat images of the country in celebration of the Landsat Program’s 40th Anniversary. See colorful images of Alaska from space, and vote for your favorite.
Webinar Series Highlights Alaska Oceans
The National Park Service and Alaska SeaLife Center are partnering to provide a bi-monthly webinar series on topics related to Alaska’s oceans. Find out how to register for the July 19th presentation on plastic debris.
Spotlight on AOOS Board Member Mike Castelini
The Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence interviewed Dr. Mike Castellini about his background and passion for marine science. Find out what Dr. Castellini had to say.
Wave Buoy Returns to Lower Cook Inlet
Boaters can now check real-time sea state conditions before venturing out on the water. Watch footage of the deployment and learn where to find the data.
Intern Nathan Hollenbeck Joins AOOS Team
Please join us in welcoming Alaska Pacific University student Nathan Hollenbeck to the AOOS family. Nathan is a marine biology student, and is helping AOOS update and expand the Arctic Research Assets Map.
Help AOOS update and expand Research Assets Map
Visit the Arctic Research Assets Map to find details on instruments and monitoring in Arctic waters. Have instruments to add for 2012? Let us know!
Latest Information on Japanese Marine Debris
Alaskans are curious about the marine debris from the Japanese tsunami from March 2011. NOAA has been tracking the debris and has provided a website for people find out more information.