In September and November 2025, 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: In September, the researchers counted 2820 birds representing 21 species. Black-legged kittiwake, dark shearwaters, and large gulls were the most abundant. Harbor seals and … Read more
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
In this report, Dr. Robert Campbell presents his analysis of data from two weather buoys that are sponsored by the Council. The two buoys, one near the Valdez Marine Terminal and another near the Valdez Duck Flats, have been collecting data such as sea currents, wind direction and speed, wave direction and heights, and other … Read more
This report summarizes winter marine bird surveys in Prince William Sound, Alaska, by identifying high-use areas, or hot spots.