Posts by Sue Keller
UAF PhD candidate hired by Falkland Islands Fisheries Department
Thomas Farrugia’s university training, Knauss Fellowship in DC and other work have helped prepare him for a challenging and enjoyable fisheries management job. Read an interview with the UAF PhD candidate as he steps into a career on the other end of the globe.
Read MoreWhale entanglement responders trained in Petersburg
Whale entanglements in fishing gear are infrequent near Petersburg but when they happen the Petersburg Marine Mammal Center needs trained people to respond. On June 30, NOAA’s Ed Lyman helped build the response team by training nine people in large whale disentanglement response methods.
Read MorePetersburg kids get close-up look at sea creatures, courtesy of Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Kids in Petersburg, Alaska, had a sea animal touch tank come right to their doorstep this week. The dockside activity was part of a summertime science lesson offered by Alaska…
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