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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.

Celebrating Veterans Serving in Habitat Conservation

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day and learn more about NOAA's vet corps partnerships employing veterans in the habitat restoration economy.
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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 ,
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Celebrating Habitat Month 2020: Reconnecting with Habitat!

Dive into Habitat Month and learn how NOAA supports healthy habitat.
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NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas: Showing Results

New story map shows how NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas improve ecosystems, benefit communities, and advance science.
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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 ,
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NOAA Fisheries Part of International Team to Study Salmon in Gulf of Alaska Under Continuing Warm Conditions

This is the second year of a multi-national winter survey in the Gulf of Alaska to gather critical information on salmon ocean survival.
March 12, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Sockeye salmon juveniles on a table. Cards with numbers are on top of the fish.