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Our 2023 IN FISH Students Share Insights

IN FISH partners NOAA with academic and non-government research institutions to offer students academic credit as well as hands-on experience.
August 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Collage of the 2023 IN FISH interns.

Predicting the Future to Reduce Shark Bycatch

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

Funding to Support Research on How Climate Change Is Affecting Fisheries in the Chesapeake Bay

New NOAA Chesapeake Bay Fisheries Research Program projects will explore how climate change is affecting Bay habitats.
August 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A closeup of human hands holding a blue crab and measuring the crab with a ruler Blue crabs are just one species dealing with the effects of climate change in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists are eager to learn more about how Bay species will be affected in the future. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office

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 ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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 ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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

Debunking Common Shark Myths

We're taking a look at some common misconceptions surrounding shark populations and their management. Then we'll give you the facts to bust those myths.
July 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Lemon shark caught in GULFSPAN.jpg Previously tagged lemon shark Negaprion acutidens recaptured during survey

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Reef Restoration Acreage Surpasses 2 Square Miles

More than 1,055 football fields of healthy reef habitat now support the ecosystem and the economy.
July 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An aerial view of a crane moving hard substrate from the deck of a barge into the Piankatank River Hard substrate is moved from a barge into the Piankatank River to form a reef onto which oysters can settle. Credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

NOAA Takes Ownership of the James J. Howard Laboratory in New Jersey

NOAA commits to a long-term presence in the mid-Atlantic at the marine science lab at Sandy Hook.
July 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A large group of scientists stands in front of the open glass doors of a building. A banner above them reads: “James J. Howard Marine Science Laboratory” and “NOAA Fisheries”. Howard Laboratory current and retired staff in front the laboratory building after the transfer of ownership ceremony on July 11, 2023. Credit: Heather Soulen/ NOAA Fisheries

Two NOAA Programs Support Restoration After Coastal Pollution

NOAA is “Growing Habitat Together” through the Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration and the Deepwater Horizon programs.
July 18, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
a marsh is shown with 3 boats going down a river with a wake behind them Healthy habitats are vital to our nation’s fisheries and protected species—and to our vibrant coastal economies. (Credit: State of Louisiana)

Celebrating 30 Years of Atlantic Shark Management

NOAA Fisheries is celebrating 30 years of managing Atlantic shark species.
July 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Graphic showing multiple shark species underwater.