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Restoring Florida's Iconic Coral Reefs

Mission: Iconic Reefs is an effort to protect and restore seven key reef sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
December 07, 2023 - Podcast ,
Tan corals fanning out with fish swimming among them The branches of fast-growing elkhorn coral provide important habitat for fish. Populations of this iconic coral have declined across the Caribbean due to disease, bleaching and storms. Credit: NOAA

$1 Million Available for Coral Restoration Projects in Honor of Coral Researcher Dr. Ruth D. Gates

As part of our efforts to restore resilient coral ecosystems, NOAA is announcing the availability of funding for coral restoration in 2024.
December 05, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Scientists with flash lights overseeing experimental coral spawning  in lab tanks under red light. University of Hawaii’s Coral Research Lab staff watching the experimental corals in lab tanks spawning under red lights. Credit: University of Hawaii.

New Hope for Puerto Rico’s Coral Reefs

With $10.6 million in new funding through NOAA, our long-time Puerto Rico partner Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is poised to restore coral reefs on a massive scale
December 04, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Coral reef in Tres Palmas, Puerto Rico (Photo: NOAA) Coral reef in Tres Palmas, Puerto Rico (Photo: NOAA)

Seeking Shrimpers to Help Modernize Data Collection

We are looking for volunteers in the Gulf shrimping industry to adopt a new effort monitoring system that will benefit both shrimpers and scientists. Did we mention you can choose your own device—and it’s free?
December 01, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A large white shrimp boat at a dock. Shrimp boat at dock. Photo courtesy of Meaghan Emory

Oceanic Whitetip Sharks: A Plan for Recovery

Oceanic whitetip sharks, once abundant across the globe, are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. However, a forthcoming recovery plan is designed to help bring this species back from the brink.
November 28, 2023 - Podcast ,
An oceanic whitetip shark swims in the middle of the ocean. An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.

Fun Facts About Atlantic Tunas

How much do you know about Atlantic tunas? Some of these facts might be surprising!
November 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Bluefin tuna swimming in water.

Party Balloon Leads to Whale Death

A mylar balloon caused the death of a Gervais’ beaked whale calf that stranded off the coast of North Carolina.
November 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A small dead whale lays on its side on the water's edge at a beach. Gervais’ beaked whale on the beach at Emerald Isle in North Carolina. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

FY 2025 Received Prescott Grant Proposals

For the fiscal year 2025, 59 proposals were received from 19 states and 3 Tribes. The total amount of federal funding requested was $6,775,267. These proposals met the minimum requirements and will be considered for funding.
November 08, 2023 - News ,

Assessing Vulnerability of Fish and Invertebrates to Climate Change in the Southeast

New NOAA-led research reveals species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic that may be most vulnerable or more resilient to climate change, as well as the reasons why.
November 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A colorful fish rests on a coral reef. Red grouper on a reef. Credit: NOAA Fisheries