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60 North Science Blog

Go behind the scenes of active marine ecosystem research. Our scientists share journals, field observations, and laboratory breakthroughs from the shores of Resurrection Bay and beyond.

Bioenergetics May 12, 2026

Maternal Investment & Bioenergetics in Steller Sea Lions

By Dr. Amy Bishop, Principal Investigator

Exploring the caloric demands on Endangered Western stock Steller sea lions during lactating and nursing seasons. How ocean temperature rises impact local herring and Pollock schools, forcing mothers to travel up to 250 miles for adequate prey.

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Physiology April 28, 2026

PHOCAS: Studying the Health of Cooperating Arctic Seals

By Dr. Tuula Hollmen, Senior Scientist

A collaborative study with Long Marine Laboratory examining the resting metabolic rates, skin shedding cycles, and overall health of ringed and spotted ice seals as sea ice caps retreat.

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Ecology March 15, 2026

Plankton Abundance & Benthic Chemistry in Resurrection Bay

By John Jansen, Field Coordinator

Tracking seasonal plankton blooms using automated water monitoring sensors at our seawater intakes. How spring glacier melt coordinates nutrient dumps that support local shellfish populations.

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