Skipper Science Taps Guides for Fish Data | Anchorage News

A new app called Skipper Science is revolutionizing fishery data collection in Bristol Bay by turning fishing guides into citizen scientists. After Alaska’s official logbook program was shut down in 2019 due to budget cuts, Master’s student and guide Tanner Kohal created this user-friendly tool to fill the gap. Guides log species like king salmon and dolly varden while out on the water — turning everyday fishing trips into valuable data points. The initiative taps into the expertise of those already immersed in the ecosystem, helping managers track long-term trends and protect unique fish populations. All data stays confidential, and the program is already gaining traction with lodges — with plans to expand across the entire region. It’s a simple, effective way for guides to help preserve the fishery they love. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/137ebd184e0dfc23