The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducts bottom trawl surveys to compile fisheries and environmental data across the country, and this summer, the organization is in the process of surveying the Gulf of Alaska.

Scientists survey the Gulf of Alaska every other year. NOAA’s bottom trawl survey provides an accounting of the entire marine ecosystem — all the way from the Aleutian Chain to Southeast Alaska.

Read more

Have you listened to this article via the audio player?

If so, send us your feedback around what we can do to improve this feature or further develop it. If not, check it out and let us know what you think via email or on social media.

The NF Aggregator showcases relevant stories from across the commercial fishing industry. To send us a link for inclusion, get in touch on Linkedin.

Join the Conversation