Category Archives: News
NPRB Offers Graduate Student Research Awards
The North Pacific Research Board is offering $25,000 research awards to MS and PhD students. The application period is open, and the deadline for submission is Feb. 10th.
View sea ice extent through the AOOS Model Explorer
Sea ice extent around Alaska changes from day to day. A useful AOOS application can help you track changes or see today’s extent.
Severe Storm impacts Western Alaska
A sever winter storm with high winds and storm surge impacted western Alaska in mid November. Modeled winds and waves from the storm can be viewed through the AOOS data portal.
Cook Inlet Buoy Takes a Swim
A wave buoy sponsored by AOOS and its partners came loose last week from its tether in Cook Inlet. Thanks to support from the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, the buoy has been retrieved.
Call to the Public: Submit Info on Beluga Sightings
If you have spotted belugas in Cook Inlet or Turnagain Arm, please take a moment to fill out a brief online form to help biologist and coastal managers.
U.S. Senate forms Ocean Caucus
The U.S. Senate has formed an “Oceans Caucus” to build support for ocean issues. Senator Murkowski will serve as co-chair.
NOAA Administrator Visits AOOS
Dr. Jane Lubchenco visited Alaska in late August. Her visit included a meeting at AOOS with Senator Begich to discuss fisheries issues.
Call for Proposals: Hydrographical Model Validation for Prince William Sound
Submissions due Nov 10th to the Prince William Sound Science Center. Learn More.
AOOS Summer Newsletter
Read about Cook Inlet’s new wave buoy, ocean acidification monitoring, and a special section on Cook Inlet!
Alaska’s Future without a Coastal Management Program
Read the summary from the latest Alaska Marine Policy Forum, which includes state and federal perspectives.