2026 Bevan Symposium Celebrates the Careers of Federal Fisheries Professionals
The 2026 Bevan Symposium on Sustainable Fisheries celebrated the careers and successes of recently retired NOAA Fisheries professionals. Ten individuals from around the country visited the School to reflect on their careers, their accomplishments, and the future of the fisheries in the U.S.
John Horne Featured in Interactive Arctic Science Museum Exhibit
Visitors to the Anchorage Museum can explore Arctic marine science through a new exhibition featuring SAFS Professor and CICOES Director John Horne, whose work demonstrates how acoustic technology helps scientists observe life beneath the ocean surface.
Study on Equitable Coastal Access
A new study co-authored by SAFS Professor Corey Garza highlights how structural barriers limit access to California’s coast and outlines pathways toward more equitable coastal management.
Roadless Rule repeal could threaten drinking water for millions
As the Trump administration moves to repeal the Roadless Rule, Dr. Julian Olden, the study’s lead author and Professor of the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at University of Washington, said “it is difficult to overstate the importance of roadless areas for people and nature,” warning that weakening the rule could threaten both clean water and outdoor recreation.
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