No. 61
The Fight for Forage Fish
Captured and dissected Pacific Herring line a lab table in Sitka, Alaska, U.S.A. Pacific Herring — a crucial forage fish and keystone species — face viral outbreaks and population declines exacerbated by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Currently studying the relationship between warming waters and viruses in Pacific Herring, scientists from the US Geological Survey had to dissect this sample group to study their blood.
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About the photographer
Clare Ong is a Singaporean filmmaker and photographer dedicated to documentary storytelling. With a background in photojournalism, marine science, and documentary filmmaking, she blends the three disciplines to tell meaningful stories that explore humans’ connections to nature. Currently, she freelances in both Singapore and the U.S. as an independent documentary director, producer, and editor.