Water Cooler Talk: Surveying Walleye Pollock

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Alaska walleye pollock is the second-largest fishery in the world. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages the fishery in U.S. waters. Every summer, NOAA conducts targeted acoustic surveys and trawling in the North Pacific Ocean to determine the abundance and distribution of walleye pollock. The data informs stock assessment and management models to ensure a sustainable fishery. Our speaker recently sailed on the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson in the Gulf of Alaska and will share the importance of pollock fisheries and how science is conducted at sea.

The Water Cooler Talk Series provides a once-a-month event featuring invited speakers discussing water resources around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Topics will range anywhere from climate to groundwater and anything in between. This series provides a chance for all people interested in water resources to gather and discuss current water-related work.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

Who is this for?

  • Anyone interested in water resources
  • Those who work in the water field
  • Those who have a general interest in water

What will you learn?

  • Hear about current work happening in the water resource field
  • Be able to ask questions about the green stormwater infrastructure implementation
  • Share ideas with professionals across Pennsylvania