Quick Links NWFSC 2nd Science    Symposium Recent Publications Programs/Projects/Teams Staff Profiles Monster Seminar Jam Calendar Awards and Honors NWFSC wins two group bronze medal awards All awards and honors 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.

"Sea Unseen" Exhibit Opens at Seattle Aquarium Carla Stehr's stunning Scanning Electron Microscope images of Pacific Northwest marine life are on display at the Seattle Aquarium from April through July. Learn more about the exhibit and view SEM images taken over the past 30 years. more... Frontline Documentary Features NWFSC Scientists Watch PBS Frontline’s documentary "Poisoned Waters" and see how NWFSC scientists’ efforts are helping determine impacts of pollutants like PCBs on endangered killer whales and human health in Puget Sound. watch video... The Gold Standard in Stock Assessments DOC Gold Medal winner Rick Methot developed Stock Synthesis Model 2, a statistical tool that helps assess the status and trends of exploited fish stocks. more... Deadly Synergy of Pesticide Mixtures on Salmon Salmon and steelhead are exposed to many pesticides from agricultural runoff and other pollution. Pesticide mixtures can be lethal to salmon, a new study by Center scientists and collaborators reports. more... For more articles go to Page 2

Director's Corner    20th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez spill: Director reflects on the lessons learned from a crisis and how it moves our science forward. Usha Varanasi: Progress with Research Planning at the NWFSC Highlights 2008 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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