The purpose of this project is to document observations of unusual fish as in indicator of change in the marine environment
Location: North Pacific (coastal Alaska, Russia, British Columbia, Washington) initially, expanding to all oceans and coasts
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Description: This project includes observations of unusual changes in marine life distributions, behavior, condition, or phenology (timing) associated with environmental change.
Observing Protocols: Observers are asked to share observations of unusual changes in fish and other marine life including personal accounts, photographs, and insights about local changes and implications.
Outputs: Selected LEO Network observations will be added to the project map. Observers are invited to participate in a community of practice on the topic, which may include training and sharing of methods and an on-going discussion. Experts provide insights and evaluation of species identification and range. Observations will also be used to identify and evaluate community vulnerability to fishing access challenges and for evaluation of potential prevention and adaptation measures.
Project Updates: Reserved for Project Leads
Resources:
Pending
Lead Organization
Ocean Integrity Research |
Tom Okey LeadVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Adjunct Associate Professor School of Environmental Studies
University of Victoria
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Unusual Fish - Whitespotted greenling (Hexagrammos stelleri)Togiak, Alaska, United States
Aug 1, 2016
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Jellyfish BloomHaines, Alaska, United States
Nov 14, 2014
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Atka Mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) in Set-net GearTogiak, Alaska, United States
Jun 26, 2014
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Jellyfish BloomToksook Bay, Alaska, United States
Jun 25, 2015
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Unusual eel-like fishKivalina, Alaska, United States
Jul 12, 2012
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Atka Mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) Reeled-inKake, Alaska, United States
Jun 15, 2015
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Petroleum Smell in Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)Chevak, Alaska, United States
Jun 20, 2012
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So Many Pinks (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)!Sand Point, Alaska, United States
Jul 15, 2015
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Pacific Herring Clupea pallasii EarlyShaktoolik, Alaska, USA
May 15, 2014
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Northern Sea Nettle Jellyfish Die-OffSand Point, Alaska, United States
Aug 8, 2014
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Abundant Herring RoeToksook Bay, Alaska, United States
Jun 6, 2014
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Blue Sail (Velella) JellyfishSeldovia, Alaska, United States
Oct 9, 2015
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Unusual 'Sea Butterflies' (thecosomes) On BeachSeldovia Village, Alaska, United States
Aug 10, 2016
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Mussel Roe Fouls Fishing GearUnalakleet, Alaska, United States
Oct 23, 2013
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Dead WhaleSt. George, Alaska, United States
Aug 1, 2012
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Dead Grey WhaleNome, Alaska, United States
Aug 7, 2012
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Dead Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)King Cove, Alaska, United States
Jun 6, 2015
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Dead Spotted (Phoca largha) and Ringed (Pusa hispida) SealsWales, Alaska, United States
Jun 16, 2014
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Dead Northern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)McDonald Spit, Alaska, USA
Jul 10, 2014
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Sick Spotted Seal (Phoca largha)Eek, Alaska, United States
Apr 12, 2013
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Dead Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus) in Boat HarborSand Point, Alaska, United States
Aug 26, 2016
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Dead SeabirdsGoodnews Bay, Alaska, United States
Aug 21, 2015
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Dead Birds (Cepphus columba) In HarborSand Point, Alaska, United States
Aug 2, 2015
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Dead Birds On McDonald's SpitSeldovia, Alaska, United States
Jul 30, 2015
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Low Number of BirdsGolovin, Alaska, United States
Jun 2, 2013
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Dead Porpoise and BirdsHaines, Alaska, United States
Jan 12, 2016
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Dead Birds On Spit BeachSand Point, Alaska, United States
Mar 28, 2016
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Arctic Loon?Teller, Alaska, United States
Jul 13, 2014
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Sighted - Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus)Wales, Alaska, United States
Sep 4, 2014
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Winter Storm Grounds BirdsIliamna, Alaska, United States
Dec 31, 2015
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Needle Fish with LesionsChefornak, Alaska, United States
Feb 17, 2014
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Needle Fish Die-offKongiganak, Alaska, United States
Feb 20, 2015
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Lantern Fish (Stenobrachius leucopsarus)Haines, Alaska, United States
Feb 15, 2015
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Skin Illness on Whitefish (Coregonus nelsonii)Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States
Oct 13, 2013
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Growth on Broad Whitefish (C. nelsonii)Selawik, Alaska. United States
May 26, 2014
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Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) with ParasitesNew Stuyahok, Alaska, United States
Sep 24, 2014
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Late Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)Klawock, Alaska, United States
Dec 13, 2014
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Whitefish (C. nelsonii) has Brown SkinBethel, Alaska, United States
Dec 10, 2014
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Where are all the jellyfish on Melmerby beach?Little Habour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 11, 2015
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Thousands of Velella (by-the-wind sailors) Washed Up In Southeast AKSitka, Alaska, United States
May 31, 2016
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Deformed Whitefish (C. nelsonii)St. Mary's, Alaska, United States
Feb 2, 2015
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Unseasonable Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)St. Marys, Alaska, United States
Apr 21, 2013
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Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) Filled with PusSt. Mary's, Alaska, United States
Jun 24, 2016
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Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) vulnerable to domoic acid contaminationKlamath, California, United States
Nov 7, 2016
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Crab larvae wash ashorePort Graham, Alaska
Jul 29, 2014
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Northern lampfish (Stenobrachius leucopsarus) Die-offNahku Bay, Alaska, United States
Mar 14, 2017
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Bloated Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus) in HarborSeldovia, Alaska, United States
Feb 27, 2017
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Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris) Hauling Out with SealsPort Heiden, Alaska, United States
May 26, 2017
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Abundant Jellyfish Disrupt Commercial Salmon FisherySand Point, Alaska, United States
Sep 4, 2016
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That's a lot of Humpies (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)Tutka Bay Lagoon, Alaska, United States
Aug 16, 2017
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Silver Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) with CystsTwin Hills, Alaska, United States
Oct 14, 2017
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Dead Little Fish After High WaterQuinhagak, Alaska, United States
Oct 18, 2017
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