Projects and Research

In addition to our ongoing programs of seabird inventory and monitoring and engaging with our neighboring communities, our staff works on a variety of projects with partners. 

Seabird Science on an Alaska-sized Scale

Defining "Normal" with Long-Term, Time-series Data

Our seabird monitoring program provides long-term, time-series data. When the data reveal biologically-significant changes, scientists can test hypotheses about the causes of those changes. This long-term monitoring program is an integral…

Alaska Youth Science and Culture Camps

For over 20 years we have worked with partners to provide hands-on educational summer programming for youth in Unalaska, St. Paul Island, and Sand Point. While we may be inviting kids onboard the Research Vessel Tiglax̂ for a ship tour, building ORV's, or learning bird identification skills, other…

Inventory, Mapping, and Digitizing the Wetlands of Alaska's Refuges

As part of the National Wetlands Inventory, we are mapping and digitizing high priority wetlands in Alaska’s 16 National Wildlife Refuges. 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency tasked with providing public information on the status and trends of our Nation's…

Proactive Measures and Biosecurity in Alaska

To limit the introduction and spread of invasive species throughout remote parts of the state, we're facilitating early decision planning and improving biosecurity measures throughout Alaska.

Early Detection of Invasive Species in Alaska

Invasive Species Program staff collaborate with Alaska's National Wildlife Refuge, the State of Alaska and other partners to protect Alaska's lands and waters by working to detect invasive species infestations while they’re still relatively small and have the highest chance of being successfully…