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NOAA Fisheries Announces Large-scale Study on its Recreational Fishing Effort Survey

NOAA Fisheries has conducted a pilot study on our recreational Fishing Effort Survey. Preliminary results suggest the order of the questions in the survey may lead to overestimation of fishing effort, though a more robust study is necessary to confirm.
August 29, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A fisherman catches a tarpon from his boat.

Our 2023 College-Supported Students Share Insights

NOAA offers internship opportunities through partnerships with selected colleges and in collaboration with other colleges and universities for degree requirements.
August 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
 Graphic with 4 small square photos of students of various races, ethnicities and genders. Some are headshots, some are action photos in nature. “College-Supported Summer Students.” NOAA Fisheries logo.

Monitoring Island Health in the Chesapeake Bay

A team uses technology to track the effects of climate change on the Goodwin Islands, located in the Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area.
August 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Water laps up against a mostly grassy shoreline. There is a small area of bulkheaded shoreline. In the background, there are a few taller trees. The Goodwin Islands are mostly marshland but also include some forested areas. Photo: Tricia Hooper, NOAA Office for Coastal Management

Restoring Atlantic Salmon and Reviving Tribal Connections in the Penobscot River Watershed

NOAA and its partners aim to connect Atlantic salmon to cold water spawning grounds and revive the once-vital human connections to the river.
August 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Atlantic salmon. Atlantic salmon. (Photo: Atlantic Salmon Federation)

NOAA Science Supports Atlantic Sturgeon Recovery Effort in the Chesapeake Bay

Sonar data and analysis help scientists identify critical habitat for endangered populations.
August 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Two sturgeon swim above a gravelly bottom

NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy

The strategy highlights the vital services we provide to support the seafood sector and outlines ways we can enhance its resilience in the face of climate change and other stressors.
August 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
seafood display case Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries

Predicting the Future to Reduce Shark Bycatch

We need reliable ways to locate sharks. NOAA Fisheries has found one.
August 08, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Shortfin mako shark swimming near the ocean surface. Shortfin mako shark swimming near the ocean surface.

Massachusetts Dam Removals to Allow Return of River Herring After 200 Years

With $2 million in funding from NOAA Fisheries under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Town of Braintree, Massachusetts, will remove two dams, restoring 36 miles of habitat for migratory fish.
August 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
View of the Armstrong Dam View of the Armstrong Dam. Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Short-Term Tagging Of Rare Whale Takes A Step Forward

Dropping tags from drones holds promise for non-invasive, effective, efficient deployment under challenging conditions
July 31, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A bright yellow loaf-shaped tag just landing on the broad, finless back of a dark-colored whale, the splash from impact visible in the image. The whale’s blow holes are fully open as it takes a breath before submerging again. A suction cup tag just dropped onto the back of a North Atlantic right whale. The photo was taken by the drone that deployed the tag (Permit #24359). Credit: NOAA Fisheries, Ocean Alliance/Chris Zadra