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Basking Sharks Gather in Large Groups off Northeast U.S. Coast

Group sightings are fairly rare.
March 29, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Blue ocean with large basking shark in center of image.  Dorsal fin is above the water

Celebrate World Fish Migration Day!

On April 21, organizations from around the world celebrate World Fish Migration Day with events around the common theme of "Connecting Rivers, Fish, and People."
March 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Small stripped fish in school against rocky bottom.

Improvements to the Pre-Trip Notification System

Modernizing the Northeast Groundfish Pre-Trip Notification System (PTNS).
March 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Talking With Beth Sharack

"At every level of science - from research technician to Ph.D. - there's something to be gained from women working with and supporting each other."
March 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Beth and daughter at the beach

New Habitat Protections for Young Cod

Young-of-the-year cod like complex habitats. They prefer gravel and cobble bottoms and grow best in eelgrass, but they also use sandy areas next to these habitats when predators are not around.
March 21, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Bay Invaders: The Blue Catfish Fishery

NOAA Fisheries Chesapeake Bay Office works with partners to manage invasive catfish.
March 20, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Right Whale Conservation: Get the Facts from Our Ship Strike Experts

North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction, and vessel strikes, also known as ship strikes, are a leading cause of their declining population. Explore the strategies and challenges of reducing these dangerous collisions in this Q&A.
March 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Talking With Nicole Charriere

"Do what you love. You’ll spend a large portion of your life working, so make that time count by doing something that excites you and makes you enjoy going to work every day. Not only will you be happier, you’ll probably be more successful too."
March 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Nicole weighing fish

How Removing Dams Changes Local Vegetation

Dam removal causes changes to riverside plant communities.
March 14, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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The Changing Voices of North Atlantic Right Whales

Similarities Found with Human Voices
March 09, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Right whale feeding