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.

Becca Cates, M.S. student, Fisheries

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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.

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Featured Research

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COVID-delayed Arctic research cruise yields late-season data

Researchers studying the Bering and Chukchi seas in October found no ice and an active ecosystem.

Read more on the late-season cruise
Bering Strait current map
Real-time maps show ocean currents in the Arctic

High-frequency radar systems along the Alaska coast yield valuable information about currents.

Read more about high-frequency radar and currents
sea urchins dine on reef
Without otter predation, sea urchins decimate Aleutian reefs

Scientists have linked sea urchins, otters and climate change to the destruction of Aleutian reefs.

Read more about urchins, otters and climate change.

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