Welcome to the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, where our world-class faculty educate future leaders in fisheries and marine science. Our research addresses pressing issues in aquatic ecosystems from the Arctic to Antarctica. We invite you to explore our website and welcome any questions you may have.
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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.
New tools track freshwater fish in changing climate
Three new research tools will help scientists and the public better understand the effects of climate change on freshwater fish.
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Tracking Arctic lampreys, the Yukon River’s elusive “eels”
Little is known about the Arctic lamprey, a tasty, eel-like fish that swims up the longest river in Alaska.
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Salmon across Alaska are getting smaller, impacting people and ecosystems
Salmon species across Alaska are returning to spawn at a smaller size, affecting both people and ecosystems.
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Without otter predation, sea urchins decimate Aleutian reefs
September 25, 2020
Uncontrolled by sea otters, their natural predators, sea urchins are devouring the massive limestone reefs surrounding the Aleutian Islands — a process exacerbated by climate-driven changes in the marine environment, according to a new study published in Science.
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September 22, 2020
The seminar on Sept. 25, from 3:30-4:30, will be offered by Tim Cline, an aquatic ecologist who works for the U.S. Geological Survey.
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CFOS Seminar: ‘Decolonizing and Indigenizing Fisheries and Marine Sciences in Alaska’
September 22, 2020
The seminar on Sept. 23 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. will be offered by CRCD's Jessica Black (Gwich'in) and CFOS' Courtney Carothers.
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Upcoming events
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Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Seminar Schedule
Seminar schedule for fall 2020 will be posted in August.Sample schedule