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Southeast Region's Threatened and Endangered Species Art Contest: Winners

Check out the winning K-8 student art from the Southeast Region’s Threatened and Endangered Species Youth Art Contest.
December 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
sea turtle with giant manta ray Sabir R., 6th grade, honorable mention.

Return ‘Em Right Best Release Practices Manual Available for Recreational Anglers

Anglers, captains, fisheries managers, and scientists collaborated with the Return ‘Em Right team to create guidance on best release practices for reef fish in the Southeast United States.
December 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
a man on a boat in sunglasses and a hat holds a caught redfish on his line The Return ‘Em Right program worked with recreational anglers, for-hire captains, fisheries managers, and scientists to create a manual on best release practices. (Return 'Em Right)

International Collaboration Improves Understanding of Tuna Populations

Researchers found that Atlantic bluefin tuna from the three known spawning grounds are more genetically interconnected than previously thought.
December 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Closeup of Bluefin Tuna

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 of Mexico 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.
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.