2021 Yukon River Chinook Run Timing Forecast

2021 Yukon River Chinook Run Timing Forecast

Yukon River Chinook are predicted to arrive on the delta slightly later than average in 2021. The first significant pulse (15% point) is expected by June 15th and 50% of the run is expected to have arrived by June 23rd. Despite reports [1] of a warmer-than-average...
Bering Sea Crabbers Discuss OA

Bering Sea Crabbers Discuss OA

On May 26, members of the Bering Sea crabbing industry met with researchers to discuss the latest science on ocean acidification and climate as it relates to crab in the region.
The Oceans are Blooming

The Oceans are Blooming

Preparing for Harmful Algal Blooms in Alaska As the days get longer, and the waters warm up, spring algal (phytoplankton) blooms, both harmful and not harmful, are starting to make their annual appearance around Alaska. This is a welcome event for everybody from the...
New Job Openings from STA

New Job Openings from STA

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has three open positions which interface with ocean acidification and harmful algal blooms. Lab AnalystThis individual is responsible for ensuring environmental samples are collected, processed, and analyzed correctly and in a timely manner...