Project Information

Title: Scoter Life History and Ecology: Linking Satellite Technology with Traditional Knowledge to Conserve the Resource 00273

Project Year and Number: 2000: 00273

Other Fiscal Years and Numbers for this Project: 2001: 01273-CLO, 1999: 99273, 1998: 98273

Principal Investigator (PI): Dan Rosenberg (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)

Managing Agency: ADFG

Assisting Personnel: Doug Hill, Mike Petrula

Research Location: Prince William Sound, Lower Cook Inlet

Restoration Category: Research

Injured Resources Addressed: Subsistence

Abstract: This project will study the life history and ecology of surf scoters that over-winter in or migrate through Prince William Sound. This information will be integrated with traditional ecological knowledge. Scoter populations in Alaska are declining. Communities in Prince William Sound and lower Cook Inlet harvest scoters for subsistence purposes. Scoters are among the least studied of North American waterfowl and little is known of their life history, ecology, and distribution. Scoters will be marked with surgically implanted satellite transmitters to define the breeding areas, molting areas, and wintering areas. To reduce mortality rates, scoters will be transported to the Alaska SeaLife Center for surgery and recuperation. Dialogue with community members will continue in order to collect traditional ecological knowledge and convey project information. Participation of local students will be encouraged through the Youth Area Watch project (/210).


Proposal: View (1,457 KB)

Information and/or Products produced by this project:
Title Description Type Document(s)
Test Presentation View (1,667 KB)

Reports:
Annual Report FY00: View (3,236 KB)
Final Report: View (4,812 KB)

Publications from this Project: None Available