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Former NEFSC Staff Member Honored for Contributions to Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

Recently retired NEFSC scientist Larry Jacobson has been honored with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Annual Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to science along the Atlantic coast.
May 09, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Sorting clams during the survey, Larry Jacobson and a women scientist.

NOAA Teachers at Sea Aboard the Bigelow

High school teachers are taking their classrooms to sea this spring as NOAA Teachers at Sea, working with scientists and crew on the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow.
April 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Two scientists/teachers working together at the age processing station.

River Herring Are Running In Local Rivers

It's that time of year. River herring are returning to local rivers and streams to spawn. Learn about the efforts to count these fish during their annual migration.
April 20, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Fish ladder with fast moving water and a river herring swimming upstream.

21 Migratory Fish Facts That'll Make You Say, "I Never Knew That!"

To celebrate World Fish Migration Day, we are sharing a collection of migratory fish fact that will make you say, I never knew that!
April 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Rainbow smelt schooling near bottom.

How Do Scientists Know Where the Fish Go?

Acoustic telemetry helps researchers keep tabs on individual fish and other critters as they migrate.
April 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,
telemetry surgery.jpg

John Kocik: Task Chief, Atlantic Salmon Ecosystems Research

John Kocik: Task Chief, Atlantic Salmon Research Team
April 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Hockey night for the Kocik family

Reconstruction of Major North Atlantic Circulation System Shows Weakening

Impacts Felt on Fisheries and Climate
April 11, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Red baskets filled with Amerian lobster.

URI Students, Public Join NEFSC Researchers To Study Whales Off the MA/RI Coast

Live broadcasts of cruise offered on Facebook.
April 04, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Crew member lowering a towbody.

Spring Brings Increased Right Whale Monitoring in New England Waters

Research Conducted On, Over, and Under the Water
April 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Two right whales swimming side by side.

Talking With Judy Yaqin Li

"In short, be focused and flexible when pursuing a career in science. Have a long-term goal but allow for short-term detours. Value all the experiences you’ve had."
March 29, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Drs. Judy Li and Hyun Jeong Lim examining specimens