Who publishes Otolith Racking System?

Alaska Fisheries Science Center, part of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, publishes this dataset on Data.gov.

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The publisher does not list a schedule. The last update was on 04/30/2026.

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Checked Oct 30, 2026

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Otolith Racking System

Name: Otolith Racking System
Creator: Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Published by Alaska Fisheries Science Center · Updated 04/30/2026

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Last updated: 04/30/2026
Update frequency: Not listed
Formats: Web only
Coverage: Nationwide; Federal data

About this dataset

North Pacific Observer Program observers collect fish otoliths as part of their standard duties. Otolith collections follow a randomized sample design detailed in the Observer Sampling Manual (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/document/north-pacific-observer-sampling-manual). The barcode numbers on the otolith sample vials serve as unique identifiers of each otolith collected, linking them to NORPAC database specimen, sample, haul, and trip information. After observer debriefing, the vials are placed into racks and transferred to the Age and Growth Research Team. Scientists then estimate fish ages using the otoliths and add the age information to the NORPAC database. The Otolith Racking System (ORS) is used to track and trace the physical locations of otolith samples.

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Who publishes Otolith Racking System?: Alaska Fisheries Science Center, part of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, publishes this dataset on Data.gov.
How often is it updated?: The publisher does not list a schedule. The last update was on 04/30/2026.
How do I download it?: Use the official source link above to view or request the data.

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