News and Announcements | NOAA Fisheries

GulfCorps Initiative Recognized for Innovative Programming and Inspirational People

The Corps Network awarded NOAA's collaborative GulfCorps as a 2019 Project of the Year, and a GulfCorps crew member as a Corpsmember of the Year. The initiative trains young people to restore coastal habitats and gain job skills.

February 12, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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GulfCorps partners and participants together at The Corps Network conference and awards.

50 Year-Old NOAA Message in a Bottle

Texas couple finds NOAA "science treasure" during a walk on the beach.

February 11, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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Are Fish Impacted by Hurricanes?

A new study indicates fish in deep water do experience the affects of storms

February 11, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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Tagging the Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Last week, NOAA Fisheries scientists joined scientists from Florida International University, Cape Eleuthera Institute, and University of North Florida on an expedition in the Bahamas to further understand the reproductive biology of the oceanic whitetip

February 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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Rare Bryde's Whale Strands Off Florida

Biologists are getting a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and examine what is believed to be a rare Gulf of Mexico Bryde's whale

February 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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Photo credit: Everglades National Park Service

Third Year of NOAA's Tuna and Swordfish Restoration Project in the Gulf of Mexico Begins

Effort aims to restore oceanic, highly migratory fish from impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill by partnering with fishermen on a voluntary six month break from pelagic longline fishing. Participants also have options to use alternative gear that

February 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,

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