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Researchers taking Humpback whale ID photos.

Alaska Sea Adventures is available year around for a variety of research projects throughout the Southeast Alaska region. The Northern Song provides excellent mobile logistical support base facilities for teams up to 6 members and can be expanded to accommodate more with the use of additional vessels.

Recent research projects charters include;

• University of British Columbia (Steller Sea Lion studies)
• National Oceans & Atmospheric  Association / Auke Bay Lab (acoustical fish biomass assessments)
• University of Alaska / Cascadia Research (humpback whale identification and biopsy)
• USFS (archaeology/anthropology rock art recording)

Research Sponsorship
Research project participation is typically limited to team members only although privately funded projects can allow for participation in a particular project. As a result of the unique composition and remote location of the region, Southeast Alaska is an area of continued exploration involving a wide field of subjects.  Local projects include;

• Animal behavior studies
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Cave / karst exploration
• Geology
• Glaciology
• Marine biology
• Marine mammal studies
• Oceanography
• Orthinology
• Paleontology
• Zoology

Opportunities to sponsor a research project(s) is possible. ASA is associated with technical experts from a variety of fields, with many projects requiring new and/or additional funding sources to continue.

2011 Research Trips - Northern Song

Sea Otter Research Trip -- Phase I Trip A051 7 days/6 nights on the M/V Northern Song May 14 - 20, 2011 3 Cabins Available Please Contact Us for Information & Pricing Available Sea Otter Research Trip -- Phase II Trip A061 7 days/6 nights on the M/V Northern Song May 21 - 27, 2011 3 Cabins Available - Please Contact Us for Information & Pricing Available Humpback Research Trip Trip A231 7 days/6 nights on the M/V Northern Song Nov 16 - 22, 2011 Reserved

Contact us regarding your project needs or interest in funding a project at;

1+907.772.4700

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Archaeology researcher and students copying rock drawings.