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Washington Students Dive into Salmon Science with NOAA Biologists at Annual Summit

Elementary students learn about NOAA’s research on tagging technology before releasing hundreds of tagged Chinook salmon into Columbia River.
May 28, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Veronica Runge and Jesse Lamb are describing how to sample salmon juveniles in natal streams using an electro-shocker unit that Loren Stearman is demonstrating. Credit Ben Sandford, NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Investigates Illegally Imported Tuna in Virginia

NOAA investigation leads to civil penalty and surrender of tuna illegally imported from embargoed country.
May 28, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A pallet containing embargoed tuna the subject attempted to import into the United States. A pallet containing embargoed tuna the subject attempted to import into the United States. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Restoration Revitalizes Fish Stock, Brings Community Together

An innovative partnership with the commercial fishing industry successfully reduced bycatch of oceanic fish species injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
May 28, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Man stands along the railing of a fishing vessel, next to a rig Deckhand Duy Nguyen—a member of the pelagic longline fishery in Florida—on F/V Queensland. (Credit: Jay Fleming Photography/National Fish and Wildlife Foundation)

Meet Salish Seafoods: Geoduck Farmers in Washington

NOAA’s Tide to Table series profiles members of the aquaculture community, who provide valuable jobs and increase access to fresh, sustainably sourced American seafood.
May 27, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A person in a gray sweatshirt holding a large geoduck clam on the beach. A geoduck, a long-lived clam native to the West Coast of the United States. Credit: Washington Sea Grant

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

New Evidence of Temporary Refuge for Migrating Juvenile Salmon From Marine Heatwave Conditions

A scientific study suggests that the inside waters of northern Southeast Alaska may have provided a temporary buffer for juvenile salmon migrating into the Gulf of Alaska during warm water events.
May 15, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Looking down a dip net full of silvery juvenile salmon.

Scientists Develop Genetic Tools to Study Black-footed Albatross Bycatch

This provides a basis for better understanding the demographic impact of bycatch on seabird colonies and foundation for targeted management.
May 14, 2025 - News ,
A black-footed albatross takes flight over calm blue water.

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