Ocean acidification has been big news lately. Experts have spoken about the possible consequences for shellfish and the critters that eat them but, its actual impact in Southeast Alaska is not known. Southeast Alaska Tribal Ocean Research, a network of 15 Southeast tribes, hopes to answer that question.
"Indian Environmental General Assistance Program"
Community scientists travel to Dillingham for water quality training
The researchers are looking to set a baseline for water temperature and are targeting salmon streams to see if temperatures are stressful to the fish.