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Florida Fisherman Convicted for Killing Dolphins

Panama City Fisherman sentenced to 1 month in jail and $51,000 for illegally shooting and poisoning dolphins.
May 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Barfield’s fishing vessel, based out of Panama City, Florida. Barfield’s fishing vessel, based out of Panama City, Florida. Credit: pcbfishingcharter.com

Preventing Violence Against Dolphins

If we do better, they will be better; human behavior impacts animal safety
May 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,

New Kids on the Block: Species Discovered by Our Scientists

Over the years, NOAA Fisheries scientists have discovered dozens of species. Learn more about these species and what we've learned about them.
May 19, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A type D killer whale swims at the surface of the ocean. It has a small white mark near its eye and a white belly. A Type D killer whale, a new species in the Southern Ocean. Credit: Paul Tixier

North Carolina Dolphin Found With Head Missing

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information.
May 12, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Stranded bottlenose dolphin in North Carolina marsh. Stranded bottlenose dolphin in North Carolina marsh. Credit: UNCW

Reflecting on 15 Years of Science Since Deepwater Horizon: Monitoring Recovery

In the last story of our three-part series, we discuss the role of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in leading monitoring efforts to track recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago.
April 24, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Three women stand at the bow of a ship looking a several circular, calm patches of water in a row. Scientists overlooking Rice's whale flukeprints—calm patches of water on the surface of the ocean formed by the passing of a whale. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Carrie Sinclair (Permit #29138)

Reflecting on 15 Years of Science Since Deepwater Horizon: Supporting Restoration

In the second part of our series, we’re showcasing the role of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in supporting restoration efforts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill over the past 15 years.
April 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Two divers in technical gear securing an orange branching coral in place on the seafloor Technical divers Jake Emmert of Moody Gardens and Devin Waddell of Georgia Aquarium reattach a coral colony (Swiftia exserta) to the reef in the northern Gulf of America. Credit: Georgia Aquarium/Jonathan Langham

Reflecting on 15 Years of Science Since Deepwater Horizon: Response and Assessment

In this three-part series, we explore the Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s role in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. In part one, we focus on response and injury assessment.
April 22, 2025 - Feature Story ,
People in hard hats peer over the side of a large white ship at blue water stained with reddish brown oil NOAA scientists look over the side of a research vessel at oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Glenn Zapfe

Celebrating 15 Years of Surveying Protected Species in the Northwest Atlantic

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species. Scientists take to the sky and sea to collect data used to conserve several marine species in our region.
March 21, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Two dolphins leap out of the water. Common dolphins. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Michelle Klein