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Field Notes with PWSSC

by Prince William Sound Science Center

Field Notes with PWSSC is a bite-sized science podcast from the Prince William Sound Science Center exploring the people, research, and ecosystems of Prince William Sound and the Copper River Basin. From marine life and fisheries to climate change and conservation, each episode delivers fascinating insights from the front lines of science in Alaska. Whether you're a lifelong Alaskan, a science enthusiast, or simply curious about the natural world, Field Notes with PWSSC offers an accessible window into the research shaping our understanding of one of the planet's most dynamic environments.

Latest episodes

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Acoustic Sampling of Herring

Did you know that fish can actually be easier to study at night? Dive into the fascinating world of fisheries science in this episode featuring Dr. Pete Rand of the Princ

Sep 17
5 min

Herring Disease Research

What happens when a fish gets sick—and can disease shape the future of an entire population? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Paul Hershberger of the United States

Sep 3
5 min

Overwinter Energetics of Herring

For young herring, surviving their first winter can mean the difference between life and death. But what does it take for these tiny fish to make it through the coldest m

Aug 20
6 min

Herring Research and Monitoring Program

What does it take to understand the rise and fall of a fish population? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Scott Pegau of the Prince William Sound Science Center to e

Aug 6
6 min

Continuous Plankton Recorder

Imagine collecting information about thousands of tiny ocean organisms while traveling across some of Alaska’s most remote waters. How is it possible? In this episode, w

Jul 23
4 min

Herring Research and Monitoring in Prince William Sound

Can scientists uncover the secrets of a fish population without harming the fish themselves? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kevin Boswell of Florida International

Jul 9
5 min

Humpback Feeding Habits

In this 2015 interview with Gulf Watch Alaska's John Moran from Juneau, Alaska, John discusses how humpback whale feeding habits were affecting herring populations of the

Jun 25
4 min

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