Quick Links NWFSC 2nd Science    Symposium Recent Publications Programs/Projects/Teams Staff Profiles Monster Seminar Jam Calendar Awards and Honors Congratulations 2009 NWFSC Safety Winners! Safety and Other Awards In the Region Northwest Salmon Recovery-- a portal to publications, software and data on listed species of West Coast salmon and steelhead. Sound Science -- a collaborative report summarizing what we know about the Puget Sound ecosystem and gaps in our knowledge.

Salmon Forecast 2010 Using an 'ocean index' tool that combines oceanographic data with biological indicators, scientists can better predict salmon returns for Chinook and coho salmon. Learn more about what changing ocean conditions may mean for salmon returns in 2010... Shimada added to NOAA fleet NOAA's latest state-of-the-art research vessel has been delivered to the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and is currently undergoing additional modifications. View images of the Shimada... Ocean Acidification off Central Oregon Coast Ocean acidification can reduce the level of carbonate minerals in seawater that marine life such as coral and mussels rely on to form their shells. Using readily available hydrographic data, scientists found that waters over the central Oregon shelf are "under-saturated" with aragonite during the upwelling season. more... Restoring the Elwha River NWFSC's Watershed Program has been collecting data and investigating the potential environmental impacts of the upcoming Elwha River dams removal, scheduled for 2011. Read more about their research... For more articles go to Page 2

Director's Corner    A vision for climate services in NOAA: Director Usha Varanasi joined a team of experts to develop guidelines that will help NOAA meet the challenges of climate change. Usha Varanasi: Progress with Research Planning at the NWFSC Highlights 2009 Data Products and Tools West Coast Habitat Server -- interactive web applications and mapping tools to investigate the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem's fisheries and habitat data. Ocean Index Tool -- Explore biological and physical indicators of the California Current ecosystem and how this data helps scientists forecast salmon survival. Scientific Data and Tools -- A portal for resource managers, collaborators, and other scientific data users. Note: some databases are password-protected.

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