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Newportal 2023 Contour Maps

These contour plots display the most recent oceanographic data collected off Newport, Oregon.
April 27, 2023 - Photo Gallery ,
West Coast
Newport contour plots 02/16/2023

Reintroductions: A Lifeline for Salmon in California's Central Valley

Dams with no fish passage have trapped salmon on the floor of California's Central Valley, where water is hotter. To avoid extinction, reintroductions to their historical high-elevation habitat may be the answer to save these endangered fish.
April 20, 2023 - Video ,
West Coast
A white man in khaki and hip waders holds a large tube, through which salmon and water is shooting into a river. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee reintroduces salmon into a Central Valley river.

The Science of Restoration: Good Salmon Habitat Works

Research proves restoring habitat works for salmon
April 10, 2023 - Video ,
West Coast
Flat floodplain with minimal vegetation Aerial view of restored floodplain habitat and agricultural property near Sacramento, California.

Monk Seals Released at Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll), March 2023

NOAA Fisheries and partners return three rehabilitated Hawaiian monk seals to their home in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument March 22–25, 2023.
April 05, 2023 - Photo Gallery ,
Pacific Islands
Two Hawaiian monk seals resting next to each other (face to face).

Inbreeding: A Conservation Challenge for Iconic Killer Whales

New genome sequencing reveals the reason behind Southern Resident killer whales' failure to thrive.
March 30, 2023 - Podcast ,
West Coast
A black and white Southern Resident killer whale leaping out of the water. The fin of another whale is visible and a boat and mountains are in the background.

Improving Habitat for Community Resilience: The Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area

NOAA and partners are working to bolster habitat conditions in the Middle Peninsula, which are suffering due to climate change.
March 29, 2023 - Video ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An aerial view of a small coastal community surrounded by water on all sides, accessed by a small road cutting through the water. Stump Point area in Hayes, Virginia, part of the Middle Peninsula, on a flyover with SouthWings. Credit: Scott Lerberg, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Virginia

What One Health Means to Wildlife Conservation, Human and Veterinary Medicine

A NOAA ecologist and professionals from human and veterinary medical fields discuss what’s next after Hawaiʻi One Health Month in January 2023.
March 24, 2023 - Podcast ,
Pacific Islands

Infographic: Sunflower Sea Stars are Important for Maintaining a Healthy Marine Ecosystem

Without sunflower sea stars, and other urchin predators, the community shifts from species-rich kelp forests to urchin barrens.
March 15, 2023 - Infographic ,
West Coast

Fishadelphia: Connecting Communities with Fresh Seafood

Fishadelphia is a community-supported fishery that brings fresh, local seafood to economically and culturally diverse communities in Philadelphia.
March 14, 2023 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
The Fishadelphia team. The Fishadelphia team. Credit: Dr. Talia Young.

Work With Us!

Interested in working for NOAA Fisheries? Hear from our employees about what makes the West Coast Region a great place to work.
March 08, 2023 - Video ,
West Coast
A woman in waterproof overalls wading in a river, writing on a clipboard Dereka Chargualaf, Fish Biologist with NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region in the California Coastal Office records data during a site visit on the Sacramento River. Credit: NOAA Fisheries