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Bering Sea cruise focuses on ribbon, spotted, bearded and ringed seals, which spend time on or around sea-ice this time of year.
During the expedition, scientists expect to conduct some 400 underwater visual surveys for reef fishes and habitat.
The primary mission objectives include the removal of derelict fishing gear and plastics as well as to study marine debris accumulation in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Major effort utilizes special capabilities of OMAO-operated Gulfstream IV aircraft and NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown.
Hawaii-based NOAA ship demonstrated "outstanding teamwork, safety of personnel, and mission dedication."
NOAA's newest research ship, Reuben Lasker, concluded its first scientific mission Nov. 9 after nearly four months surveying whale populations along the West Coast.
Aboard NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson in the Gulf of Alaska, scientists conduct a survey to estimate the number and health of juvenile pollock--one of Alaska’s most important commercial fisheries.
On Oct. 8, NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow rendered assistance to a commercial fishing vessel in the Atlantic.
NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai conducted a 28-day research expedition in September to explore the deep reefs within Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, recording marine life never before seen.
NOAA Ship Fairweather surveyed a 96-ft. World War II-era tugboat that sank in Alaska on Sept. 12.
