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Killer whale morphology - Variation in morphology of killer whale ecotypes recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
We are using elliptic Fourier analysis to determine the patterns of variation in morphology of dorsal fin shape, saddle patch shape, and eye patch shape of resident,... -
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Physical - Elwha River Dam Removal Study recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project monitors ecosystem response to dam removals on the Elwha River, Washington State. The Elwha Dam removal project is the largest project of its kind in the... -
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Elwha genetics - Elwha river salmonid genetics recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The Elwha Dams have been removed, with fish restoration to occur in areas previously inaccessible to salmonids. Fish recovery anticipates that genetic changes will... -
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POPs, Fatty acids, lipid and Stable Isotopes data - The behavioral ecology of deep-diving odontocetes in the Bahamas recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project will use a unique set of individual-based data to quantify and model the behavioral ecology of six Department of Defense priority cetacean species in the... -
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Vibrio population structure - Genetic and population structure analysis of clinical and environmental Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) is a marine bacterium capable of causing severe gastroenteritis in humans, usually through the consumption of raw shellfish. Before 1995,... -
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Behavioral observations - Neurobehavioral impacts of copper on juvenile salmon recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Research support for various organizations in NOAA (Northwest Regional Office (NWR), HQ Office of Protected Resources, National Ocean Service (NOS) Coastal Services... -
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Chum and pink salmon genetics - Genetic and life history variation of southern chum and pink salmon recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The distribution of genetic and life history variation in chum (Oncorhynchus keta) and pink (O. gorbuscha) salmon in their southern range in North America is key to... -
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Social Cultural Data - Social Impacts of Fishery Managementin the West Coast Groundfish Fishery recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project measures social and cultural impacts of fishery management on the fishing industry and fishing communities. One key focus of this project is the catch... -
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PNW cetacean muscle biochemistry - Muscle Myoglobin Content and Acid Buffering Capacity of Cetaceans from the Pacific Northwest to Assess Dive Capacity and the Development of Diving Capabilities recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project assesses the development of two important skeletal muscle adaptations for diving (enhanced myoglobin content and acid buffering capacities) in a range of... -
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Migration of steelhead - Genetic Basis of Migratory Tendency and Life History Plasticity in Oncorhynchus mykiss recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Steelhead population abundance is depressed throughout much of its southern range, and several Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) are listed as threatened or... -
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Total Ammonia Nitrogen (TAN) - Live Hauling of Fish recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In certain markets, live fish can be sold for substantially higher prices than fresh dressed fish. A significant live-haul industry has developed in the U.S. and fish... -
Federal
Un-ionized Ammonia (UIA) - Live Hauling of Fish recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In certain markets, live fish can be sold for substantially higher prices than fresh dressed fish. A significant live-haul industry has developed in the U.S. and fish... -
Federal
Deepwater Horizon Seafood Safety Response - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Seafood Safety Response recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, there was concern about the risk to human health through consumption of contaminated seafood from the... -
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Pacific Northwest Salmon Habitat Project Database - Salmon habitat restoration metrics for recovery science recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Throughout the Pacific Northwest, stream habitat degradation has been cited as a factor contributing to the decline and ESA listing of of Pacific Salmon. Thus, stream... -
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Temperature - Live Hauling of Fish recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In certain markets, live fish can be sold for substantially higher prices than fresh dressed fish. A significant live-haul industry has developed in the U.S. and fish... -
Federal
Salish Sea Genetics - Salish Sea genetic inventory recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The Salish Sea comprises most of the Puget Sound water area. Marine species are generally assemblages of discrete populations occupying various ecological niches.... -
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Vibrio ecology in PNW - The Ecology of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the Pacific Northwest: Implications for risk assessment and early warning systems recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in Vibrio parahaemolyticus-related gastroenteritis from the consumption of raw oysters harvested in... -
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Sablefish GI microbiome & histology - Incorporating Gastrointestinal Microbiome Analysis into Fish Nutritional Assessments recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Sustainable culture of sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) is an active research area at NWFSC, with a primary objective of rearing a human food source under healthy,... -
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Behavioral observations - Evaluating the impacts of pesticides on ESA-listed salmon and their habitats recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Long-running science support for the agency (Office of Protected Resources, others) related to the use of modern pesticides throughout the United States as a limiting... -
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Vertebrae classification models - Validating classification models that use morphometrics to identify ancient salmonid (Oncorhynchus spp.) vertebrae to species recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Using morphometric characteristics of modern salmonid (Oncorhynchus spp.) vertebrae, we have developed classification models to identify salmonid vertebrae to the...