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Bottomfish Still On Top

A new Hawai'i deep 7 bottomfish stock assessment.
February 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Pink snappers check out optical underwater survey gear.

A Big Picture for the Big Island

Evaluating management scenarios to improve marine ecosystem health.
February 20, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A school of yellow tangs swim over a coral reef.

Endangered Green Sea Turtles of the Northern Mariana Islands

Double trouble: fewer moms and warming temperatures imperil turtle population.
February 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A woman sits next to a large nesting sea turtle on the beach.

Big Fish, Little Fish

Explore the surprising role of habitat in fisheries management.
January 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A diver swims along a reef ledge with large camera equipment.

Searching for the Monk Seal in the Middle

Vaccinating highly connected animals can help decrease disease risks.
January 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Whale Science on the High Seas

Six-month research survey of marine life in the Hawaiian Islands wraps up.
December 21, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A spinner dolphin leaps clear out of turquoise waters that almost match the clear blue sky. Spinner dolphin leaping out of the water. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Paula Olson (Permit #20311)

RK30: The Story of Scars

Hawaiian monk seal of the month for December 2017.
December 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Men Fined for Capturing a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

In October 2017, two visitors from the continental U.S. sparked outrage when they posted a photo of themselves holding a green sea turtle (honu) on a Hawaiʻi Island beach. In the photo caption, they boasted about risking a fine to catch the turtle.
November 30, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Green sea turtle swimming just beneath the surface of the water.

Update on Kaimana, the Waikīkī-born Hawaiian Monk Seal

Monk Seal of the Month: November 2017 is RJ58 also known as Kaimana
November 23, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands

High Tech on the High Seas

Our scientists use a range of different and new technologies to find dolphins and whales in the vast Pacific Ocean.
November 09, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two people in PFDs prepare equipment on the deck of a boat at sunset.