Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center – Winter 2023
Directors Message: The Power of Art
The Power of Art—How a mural painting project brought people together, shared our science, and gave the center a brighter image.
Engaging with Native Alaskan and American Indian Tribes through Science Internships and Education
Over 20% of the Western Fisheries Research Center’s (WFRC) partners are Tribes. Many Tribes have treaty rights to—and are heavily dependent on—fish for food, culture, and their economies. In many places, the Tribes actively co-manage resources with federal, state and local governments.
New Research Investigating Microplastics in Fish
Plastics are found everywhere, making their way into our waterways and oceans as litter or improper waste disposal. Microplastics-tiny plastics not easily seen by the naked eye-are suspected of posing a risk to aquatic food webs and have the potential for human ingestion.
Artist Austin Picinich and Over 350 Volunteers Paint WFRC Mural
Developing Tools to Predict Dam Removal Costs
Across the country, dam removals are being considered for managing aging infrastructure and restoring ecosystems. Scientists are assembling data and developing tools to predict dam removal costs to support decisions on future projects.
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Hershberger for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!
USGS Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC), Supervisory Research Fish Biologist, Dr. Paul Hershberger, is the winner of this issues’ photo contest. The image shows WFRC scientists sampling sea asparagus with SEALASKA intern Jossline Aranda-Jackson.
