Prince William Sound Science Center

Field Notes with PWSSC

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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.

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Prince William Sound Science Center

Episodes

Herring Research and Monitoring in Prince William Sound 09.07.2026 5:55

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 University to discuss innovative non-lethal sampling techniques being used to study Pacific herring in Prince William Sound. By collecting valuable biological information while minimizing impacts on the fish, researchers are gainin...

Humpback Feeding Habits 25.06.2026 4:39

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 Prince William Sound. John touches on various research methods used to identify what humpbacks are eating. Listeners will also get to hear hydrophone footage of a school of herring escaping humpback whales. Note: Season 1 fea...