Programs

Skipper Science Programs are an opportunity for collaborative research centering fishermen to answer research questions, create and maintain monitoring networks and capture data to further resilient fisheries. Programs are co-developed with fishermen to ensure the scope and data collection form are relevant and applicable to reality on the water.
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These Programs are ongoing now, if you’re interested in getting involved please get in touch!

Freezing Spray Project

Fishermen document freezing spray and ice buildup to improve forecasts and marine safety.

General Observation Program

Fishers and coastal communities share observations to support research and informed marine management.

Alaska Guide Network

Sport fishing guides and anglers record catch data to support fisheries research and sustainable management.

“Fishermen have been informally observing and documenting climate-related fisheries impacts for decades, and as anyone who spends time on the water can attest, the changes are more dramatic, with greater impact on the environment and livelihoods than ever before. The Skipper Science project recognizes this and is working to connect this lived experience with cutting-edge technology. Our hope is that the program can serve as a vital new source of data to help drive better decisions when it comes to fisheries management and habitat protection.”

Lindsey Bloom,

Salmon State

Data are tools for change

Who else knows more about changing ocean conditions than those who make their living on the water? By submitting data from the fishing grounds we can better understand, maintain, and protect our fisheries in the face of shifting ecosystems and declines in fisheries health. Data can be used to detect environmental changes, inform fishery management, and push for policy action. Use your expertise to inform the science.

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Past Programs

We’ve had the opportunity to pilot several projects across a range of fisheries topics, learn about them here.

Nushagak Kings Mapping Project

Fishermen map king salmon locations to inform management and support earlier, targeted sockeye fishing openings.

“Fishermen have been informally observing and documenting climate-related fisheries impacts for decades, and as anyone who spends time on the water can attest, the changes are more dramatic, with greater impact on the environment and livelihoods than ever before. The Skipper Science project recognizes this and is working to connect this lived experience with cutting-edge technology. Our hope is that the program can serve as a vital new source of data to help drive better decisions when it comes to fisheries management and habitat protection.”

Lindsey Bloom,

Salmon State

Data are tools for change

Who else knows more about changing ocean conditions than those who make their living on the water? By submitting data from the fishing grounds we can better understand, maintain, and protect our fisheries in the face of shifting ecosystems and declines in fisheries health. Data can be used to detect environmental changes, inform fishery management, and push for policy action. Use your expertise to inform the science.

Join today!

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