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At the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, we challenge our students to explore academically, geographically and culturally. Our community of scholars provides opportunities for students to learn and conduct research in some of the most beautiful and pristine locations in the world.
Project will study whether algae absorbs enough of the valuable metals from surrounding seawater to be a low-impact alternative to mining.
Analysis of a massive genetic database uncovers fascinating details about the most abundant salmon species.
The finding suggests that some salmon species could be expanding to new territory as climate change reshapes their habitat.
UAF, Toolik Field Station join Arctic climate initiative
May 17, 2024
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will help host and support a new $15-million federal initiative to better understand the resilience of Arctic organisms and ecosystems amid rapid climate change. Bringing together experts from 14 institutions, the Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute will focus on improving scientific and public understanding of how Arctic ecosystems are responding -- and will continue to respond -- as their environment shifts.
Huge database gives insight into salmon patterns at sea
April 16, 2024
A massive new analysis of high seas salmon surveys is enhancing the understanding of salmon ecology, adding details about where various species congregate in the North Pacific Ocean and their different temperature tolerances.
Study shows razor clam development affected by ocean acidity
March 07, 2024
A new University of Alaska Fairbanks-led study has found that razor clams accelerate their shell development when exposed to more acidic ocean conditions, but that those young shells are built with more fragile substances.