by Bethany Smith | Mar 29, 2022 | Map
Threats to the northern spotted owl The iconic northern spotted owl was first listed as threatened in 1990, which led to 80% reduced logging in federal forests. Timber interests and conservatives have cited the northern spotted owl as an example of excessive or...
by Bethany Smith | Mar 29, 2022 | Map
White Seabass Research We evaluate post-release dispersal, growth and survival of hatchery-reared white seabass (Atractoscion nobilis) released as part of an experimental stock enhancement program in California. Releases of hatchery white seabass have been carried out...
by Bethany Smith | Mar 29, 2022 | Map
Responsible Stock Enhancement The evolutionary effects captive-bred individuals that can have on wild conspecifics are necessary considerations for stock enhancement programs, but breeding protocols are often developed without the knowledge of realized reproductive...
by Bethany Smith | Mar 29, 2022 | Map
White Seabass Aquaculture The white seabass, Atractoscion nobilis, is a member of the family Sciaenidae, which includes croakers and drums. Atractoscion nobilis have numerous aquaculture characteristics desirable for commercialization, including excellent market...
by Bethany Smith | Mar 28, 2022 | Map
Polar Bear Dens Oil and gas activities on Alaska’s North Slope overlap spatially with polar bear (Ursus maritimus) maternal denning habitat and temporally with the peri-partum and emergence periods. Noise associated with these activities can be substantial and...