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Watching for Migrating Right Whales is More Important Than Ever

With an unprecedented number of right whale deaths over the last three years, NOAA and partners ask the public to give this endangered species space as they make their way south.
November 23, 2020 - News ,
Southeast
NOAA Fisheries Right Whale Drone Image_40_with dolphins.JPG North Atlantic right whale mom and calf, Photo credit: Blue World Research Institute

NOAA Scientists Virtually Discover New Species of Comb Jelly Near Puerto Rico

The comb jellies were recorded two and a half miles below sea level using NOAA's Deep Discoverer remotely operated vehicle.
November 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
A bioluminescent comb jelly floats underwater. It looks like an almost-clear balloon with two ends below it, which are tethered to long thin tentacles with small hair-like cilia on them. An image of the newly discovered ctenophore taken by the Deep Discoverer remotely operated vehicle. Credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research

National Fish Habitat Partnership Recognized by Congress

With the signing of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, Congress recognized the National Fish Habitat Partnership.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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National
Brook Trout Brook trout.

Seafood Lovers Showed Us Their Seafood

U.S. farmed and wild seafood is a smart choice for healthy people, a healthy economy, and a healthy planet.
October 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Photo of Jonah crab on toast Jonah crab on toast. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Heather Soulen.

New Coral Reef Monitoring Guide Will Help Measure Restoration Progress

The guide, developed by the Coral Restoration Consortium’s Monitoring Working Group, provides scientific guidance for monitoring coral reef restoration projects and measuring their success.
October 26, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Diver monitoring corals A diver monitoring restored corals. (Photo: Reef Renewal Bonaire)

Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change on Economically Important Fish Species

NOAA is funding a new collaborative project to understand how climate change might influence commercially important fish stocks.
October 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Image of map showing the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Bight, as well as the general location and direction of the Loop current, Florida current and Gulf Stream showing sea surface temperature over the region in degrees Celsius..

Seven Critically Endangered Sawfish Found Dead on the Side of the Road in Florida Everglades

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement offers reward up to $20,000 for information.
October 22, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Dead sawfish

The Economic Importance of Seafood

Invest in jobs and the economy by eating more seafood.
October 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Woman watching video on her phone. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Return of Atlantic Sturgeon to Pee Dee River Signals Improved Health of Population

Tracking of endangered Atlantic sturgeon suggests successful spawning and population growth.
October 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
David Hood of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and Fritz Rohde and Twyla Cheatwood of NOAA Fisheries, record measurements of the recaptured Atlantic sturgeon in the Pee Dee River. The fish measured 6 feet long, and weighed 90 pounds. David Hood of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and Fritz Rohde and Twyla Cheatwood of NOAA Fisheries, record measurements of the recaptured Atlantic sturgeon in the Pee Dee River. The fish measured 6 feet long, and weighed 90 pounds. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

New Study of Recreational Anglers Identifies Most Trusted Information Sources

The findings will help NOAA Fisheries strengthen its engagement strategies.
October 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
An angler fishes off the coast of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. An angler fishes off the coast of Point Pleasant, New Jersey.