Bering Sea Salmon

When:  March 8, 2024 @ 8:00 am-Noon 
Where:  Kahtnu Meeting Room #1/2

Call in number 1-833-436-1163.  Conference ID:  306 117 157#
Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: Click here to join the meeting 

Dr. Daniel Schindler (Professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington) 
Dr. Jim Murphy (Research Biologist, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) 
Dr. Gregory T. Ruggerone (Salmon Scientist, Natural Resources Consultants) and Dr. John R. McMillan (Science Director, The Conservation Angler) 

Dr. Vanessa von Biela (Research Fish Biologist, Alaska Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey)  

 

Various researchers and experts across the region gather to present on the status of Alaskan salmon in the Bering Sea. Presenters will address topics such as the current issues with declining stocks of salmon, juvenile salmon survival in the marine environment, effects of hatchery origin salmon on wild stocks, and freshwater temperature and heat stress. The session will end with an interactive panel discussion on strategies to help rebuild salmon stocks that are in decline.

Session Agenda:

Time

Topic

Presenter

8:00 – 9:00AM

An overview of status and recent trends in Alaska's salmon - why are different species going in different directions?

Dr. Daniel Schindler - Professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington

9:00 – 9:30AM

2023 Northern Bering Sea Ecosystem and Surface Trawl survey

Dr. Jim Murphy -  Research Biologist, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association

09:30 – 10:20AM

Impacts of Pink Salmon on North Pacific Ecosystems and Implications for Salmon Hatcheries

Dr. Gregory T. Ruggerone - Salmon Scientist, Natural Resources Consultants

Dr. John R. McMillan - Science Director, The Conservation Angler

10:20 -10:35AM

Break

10:35 – 11:05AM

Freshwater temperature and heat stress concerns among Western Alaska Pacific salmon

Dr. Vanessa von Biela - Research Fish Biologist, Alaska Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey

11:05 – Noon

Panel Discussion + time for additional questions

All Available Presenters

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