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.
2.5 Million Perfect Little Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry
NOAA Fisheries recently featured the University of Washington’s 2.5-million-pair otolith archive, housed in the UW Fish Collection through a longstanding partnership involving the Burke Museum and the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS). The story highlights the collection’s role in fisheries research and features Katherine Maslenikov, Ichthyology Collections Manager, who discusses the value of the archive for documenting fish populations and changes in ocean conditions over time.
UW researchers are studying how coral reef fish work as a community to respond to threats
UW researchers are heading to the Maldives to study how fish communicate and respond to threats on coral reefs. The fieldwork includes our own SAFS research scientist Bob Oxborrow and will explore how fish behavior is influenced by the structure and health of their reef environment.
SAFS Alumni Named Hershman Fellows
Sarah Tanja (M.S. 2026) ) and Celeste Valdivia (M.S. 2026; pictured above) were named 2026 Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellows.
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