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Three Living Shorelines Creating Habitat, Protecting the Gulf Coast

NOAA is working with state partners on living shoreline projects in the Gulf of Mexico—restoring and creating resilient coastal habitats and communities damaged by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
July 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Deepwater Horizon Living Shoreline Oyster Reef 1 Alabama 3264x2176.jpg Rocks and oyster shells placed in front of marshes create habitat and protect the shoreline.

Genetic “Nets” Detect DNA as Accurately as Real Ones, New Research Shows

Northwest Fisheries Science Center scientists and partners show that eDNA is just as effective in tracking threatened Chinook populations as casting nets into the water to catch the fish swimming by.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Collecting eDNA in the Skagit River

Chinook Salmon Habitat Restoration in Washington Sees Positive Results

NOAA and partners have seen success in efforts toward Chinook salmon recovery in the Skagit River estuary, but much more work is needed to achieve population recovery goals.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
skagit-river-delta_Andrew Stevens USGS_750x500.jpg A portion of Washington’s Skagit River estuary. (Photo: Andrew Stevens/USGS)

Eight Surprising Shark Facts

Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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Coastal Wetlands‒Working for You!

For Habitat Month 2019, NOAA is celebrating coastal wetland habitat and how we work for you to protect and restore this important resource.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
National
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Shark Chat: How New Tech Helps Us Tag Sharks

This Shark Week, ask questions about sharks and learn more about advances in tagging technology during a tweet chat on July 31, 2019.
July 28, 2019 - Feature Story
Bull Shark in the hands of Tobey Curtis. Tobey is wearing an orange glove on left hand, held under the sharks head.r

Shark Week: Celebrating U.S. Science and Sustainability

Join us for Shark Week 2019 and dive into the world of new research and sustainable shark management.
July 28, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
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Take Us With You: NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region Photo Contest

Photo contest winners take viewers into the field with NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast staff, offering new glimpses of their work.
July 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Aerial view of people sampling in Camas Creek, Idaho Best in Show, Benjamin Sandford - Electro-fishing team sampling juvenile Chinook salmon in Camas Creek, Idaho. Judges’ comments: “A pleasing composition of a beautiful river and the science well displayed.” "I want to be on that river!"

Nineteen New Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Projects Recommended for 2019 NOAA Funding

$10.4 million in funding for new and ongoing restoration projects will support productive and sustainable fisheries, healthy ecosystems, and resilient communities across the nation.
July 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
National
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Woods Hole Science Stroll Offers Free Family Science Activities

Walk into a life-size inflatable humpback whale, see live octopus and squid, examine ocean plankton and fish earbones under microscopes, tour some vessels, and learn about ocean robots and other cool technology used to find and film marine animals. This free family event on Saturday, August 10, features lots of things to see and do!
July 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Table with whale bones and information hosted by NOAA staff during the Woods Hole Stroll.