The Council conducts scientific research on risks to the environment from tanker and terminal operations. Council research documents levels of pollution and biological effects and help us better understand new technologies and the costs or benefits associated with their use.
Analysis of genes increases understanding of oil’s effects
New techniques in the field of genetic analysis are improving our understanding of the effects of oil spills. Since 1993, ...
Alaska North Slope oil trending lighter since 2010
Crude oil is often referred to as a “fossil fuel” because it is made up of plants and animals that ...
Researchers cautiously optimistic about increase in young herring
A new study hints that the herring population in Prince William Sound could be on the rise. In the early ...
Fishing for answers: Geneticist using DNA to decode Alaska salmon’s family ties
Volunteer Spotlight: Wei Cheng Wei Cheng says she is happy and fortunate to be able to use her expertise in ...
Science Night 2022: Videos now available!
Science Night returned this year, better than ever! This annual event, hosted by the Prince William Regional Citizens Advisory Council, ...
Plankton change with the seasons in Prince William Sound
A new Council study will help improve monitoring for invasive species, such as tunicates, that live on the sea floor ...