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:
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Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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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 |
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11:05 – Noon |
Panel Discussion + time for additional questions |
All Available Presenters |