In September and November 2024, staff from PWSSC conducted surveys of marine birds in and around the Prince William Sound’s tanker escort zone and the VMT. Highlights from the surveys include: The densest populations were found in Port Valdez and Hinchinbrook Entrance during both September and November. In September, the population was dominated by kittiwakes … Read more
This report summarizes winter marine bird surveys in Prince William Sound, Alaska, by identifying high-use areas, or hot spots.
Of the marine birds that overwinter in Prince William Sound (PWS), Alaska, nine species and one species group were initially injured by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, 2014). This Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) commissioned study, now in its third year, conducted marine bird and marine mammal surveys in under-surveyed areas in and around the PWS tanker escort zone.
This report summarizes the second Council-sponsored winter-time survey of marine birds in and around the tanker escort zones of Prince William Sound.