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Arctic Whale Ecology Study (ARCWEST)
Use passive acoustics, oceanography, satellite tagging, and visual surveys to investigate the source of cetacean prey and its influence on distribution and abundance. Focusing... -
Distribution and Relative Abundance of Arctic Marine Mammals
Inter-agency agreements have been established between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Department of Interior and the Marine Mammal Laboratory, Alaska Fisheries... -
National Data Buoy Center - Red Dog Dock, AK
Data is collected on wind direction and speed, pressure, temperature, and wind chill. Data is updated up to 10 times an hour. Historical datasets are also available for download. -
Synthesis of Arctic Research
Our goal is to increase scientific understanding of the relationships among oceanographic conditions, benthic organisms, lower trophic prey species (forage fish and... -
Chukchi Acoustics, Oceanography, and Zooplankton Study (CHAOZ)
Research focus: 1. examine the changing ecosystem of the Chukchi Sea through the use of biophysical moorings, shipboard observations and climate numerical models, and 2. link... -
Ice seal stock structure
Analyzing previously collected tissue samples to address questions of possible subdivisions in ice seal populations -
Bearded seals in the Chukchi Sea
Cooperative work with Alaska Native subsistence hunters to develop methods for live capture. Use of Satellite Data Recorders (SDRs) to gather information on existing abundance... -
Bowhead Whale Distribution and Feeding Near Barrow, Alaska, in Late Summer 2005-6
Aerial surveys for bowhead whales were conducted in conjunction with oceanographic sampling near Barrow, Alaska, in late summer of 2005 and 2006. In 2005, 145 whales were seen,... -
Multi-Regional Scale Aircraft Observations of Methane and Carbon Dioxide Isotopic Fluxes in the Arctic
This grant directly addresses the release of carbon dioxide and methane from terrestrial melt zones and ocean systems that result from the loss of the Arctic Ocean ice cover.... -
National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank
Tissue is collected from marine mammals, such as polar bears, whales, seals and walruses that are accidentally taken by industry, hunted for subsistence or have died stranded. -
National Data Buoy Center- Prudhoe Bay
Data is collected on wind direction and speed, pressure, water and air temperature, and wind chill. Also monitored are wind speeds at 10 meters and 20 meters. Data is updated... -
Seasonal Movements, Habitat Selection, Foraging and Haul-out Behavior of Adult Bearded Seals in the Chukchi Sea
Use of Satellite Data Recorders (SDRs) to gather information on seasonal movements/distribution, diving/foraging behavior and specific marine habitats associated with breeding,... -
Nearshore Fish Atlas of Alaska
NOAA Fisheries Auke Bay Laboratories and the Alaska Regional Office designed this web-based Atlas to provide information on the distribution, relative abundance, and habitat use... -
Arctic nearshore fish assemblages:
Improving and developing methods for assessing fish utilization of habitats most vulnerable to disturbance from coastal development and climate change in Alaska. Inventory of... -
Beaufort Sea marine fish survey
Quantify the distribution and abundance of benthic and pelagic fish; quantify characteristics of their marine habitats -
Improving and developing methods for assessing fish utilization of habitats most vulnerable to disturbance from coastal development and climate change in Alaska
Inventory of nearshore fish assemblages in shallow, marine waters near Barrow, Alaska. Due to rapid rates of erosion, locations in Barrow have been proposed as possible sources... -
Ice seal population structure
International workshop to coordinate study design, sample inventories, and analytical techniques for addressing questions about discreteness of ice seal populations -
Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports
NMFS prepares marine mammal stock assessment reports (SARs) as part of MMPA section 117 requirements for cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and pinnipeds (seals and sea... -
Earth System Research Laboratory - Barrow Monitoring Station
Data are continuously collected and published on air composition, greenhouse gases, meteorology, and radiation. Barrow Observatory, established in 1973, is located near sea... -
Arctic Ecosystem Integrated Survey
The School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, has applied to the CCIAP for $3 million to conduct an Arctic Ecosystem Integrated Survey. The...
