Refine Results
Region
News Category
Topic
Species Category

News

20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020

As we wrap up 2020, check out the most memorable marine features, videos, and photos of the year.
December 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
4994x3329 Oasis at the barren bottom.jpg Pocillopora grandis coral colonies serve as a welcome shelter for these butterflyfish and damselfish. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Ari Halperin.

Using eDNA to Monitor Alaskan Waters for Invasive European Green Crabs

Voracious crustacean known to gobble juvenile salmon and outcompete Dungeness crab.
December 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
European green crab A European green crab. Credit: Emily Grason/Washington Seagrant

National Fish Habitat Partnership Recognized by Congress

With the signing of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, Congress recognized the National Fish Habitat Partnership.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Brook Trout Brook trout.

Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Strengthens Resilience To Climate Change

Alaska’s fisheries management strategy may forestall climate-driven fishery declines, providing a critical window for fisheries and communities to prepare and adapt to change.
September 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Photo of Alaska pollock catch. Alaska pollock supports the nation’s largest fishery. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Genetic Evidence Points To Critical Role of Skate Nursery Areas—And A Possible New Species

Genetic studies unlock valuable information contained in the embryos of skates: little-understood shark relatives that are common in Alaska marine ecosystems.
August 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Skate egg case

Celebrating Habitat Month 2020: Reconnecting with Habitat!

Dive into Habitat Month and learn how NOAA supports healthy habitat.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Turek Coonamessett River and Wetland Restoration Falmouth MA_750x500.jpg

NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas: Showing Results

New story map shows how NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas improve ecosystems, benefit communities, and advance science.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
HFAs Showing Results.JPG

Fishermen and Scientists Pioneer Cooperative Rockfish Survey

A groundbreaking collaboration brings fishermen’s experience and innovative technology on board to improve rockfish assessment.
July 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Group of fish swimming near the sea floor

Meet Habitat Scientist Mark Zimmermann

For Habitat Month we spoke to Mark Zimmermann, fisheries biologist, Groundfish Assessment Program. Mark spends much of his time studying marine habitats in Alaska.
July 02, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Man in blue and black coat with coast and water in background

Progress on Efforts to Engage Recreational Anglers and Restore Habitat

Check in on the progress of habitat restoration projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alaska.
June 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
SARP4.jpg