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Reconnecting Habitat Aids Migratory Fish on the Roanoke River

NOAA and The Nature Conservancy are removing undersized road culverts that trap migratory fish in the Roanoke Rivers’ floodplains. Reconnecting floodplains and tributaries to the main river channel will reopen miles of habitat and reduce flooding.
January 06, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A newly built bridge over a former culvert site will allow fish to migrate freely. Credit: The Nature Conservancy A newly built bridge over a former culvert site will allow fish to migrate freely. Credit: The Nature Conservancy

Conflicting Ocean Indicators Suggest Moderate Returns of Pacific Salmon

Ocean data in 2025 points to roughly average conditions.
December 29, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Juvenile salmon piled in an orange bucket Juvenile salmon

Top Marine Stories and Posts You Loved in 2025

A recap of 2025's most popular marine stories, videos, social media posts, and more.
December 22, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A drawing of a small, spiky crab with large round eyes. Fan art of the viral crab by X user @junbuug.

Celebrate the Holidays with Our Ink, Blot, and Stumpy Paper Snowflakes

Craft yourself a merry little holiday with new paper snowflake designs! This year’s designs highlight Ink, Blot, and Stumpy who are vacationing at the Marine Biological Laboratory while renovations to our Woods Hole Science Aquarium continue.
December 19, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Collage of octopuses and diamondback terrapin designs in medium blue on a dark blue background. “Paper Snowflake Designs for Ocean Lovers.” NOAA Fisheries logo.

Scientists Breed Sunflower Sea Stars Key to Reviving California’s Imperiled Kelp Forests

With funding from NOAA Fisheries, The Nature Conservancy and its partners are raising sunflower sea stars in hopes of reintroducing them to the wild. This keystone species is critical to kelp forest health.
December 18, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Sunflower sea star in an aquarium exhibit. Credit: AdobeStock Sunflower sea star in an aquarium exhibit. Credit: Adobe Stock

Operation Riptide: Highly Migratory Species Enforcement Levels the Playing Field for Law-Abiding Fishermen

NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement led a successful multi-state highly migratory species operation alongside New Jersey and New York state enforcement partners.
December 17, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A Federal Agent wearing a tactical vest observes a small inflatable law enforcement boat approaching on the water. State and federal enforcement officers coordinating patrol efforts off Cape May, New Jersey.

Shell-ebrate the Holidays with Festive Fisheries Cards

Fisheries-themed cards are sure to spread holiday cheer!
December 17, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A holiday card that says "Here Comes Santa Claws" and has graphics of a lobster with a Santa hat on one claw. The other claw is hanging holiday lights. Here comes Santa Claws!