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NOAA Fisheries Cancels Four Fisheries and Ecosystem Surveys for 2020

The Summer Ecosystem Monitoring, Northern Shrimp, Autumn Bottom-Trawl, and Summer/Fall Plankton surveys have been cancelled for 2020.
August 04, 2020 - Agency Statement ,

NOAA Scientist Saves Entangled Sea Turtle

NOAA biologist Dr. Jennifer Leo is trained and experienced with rescuing marine life. Thanks to her and her family's actions, this turtle has a fighting chance. UPDATE: Twitch the turtle goes home!
August 04, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Celebrating Habitat Month 2020: Reconnecting with Habitat!

Dive into Habitat Month and learn how NOAA supports healthy habitat.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas: Showing Results

New story map shows how NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas improve ecosystems, benefit communities, and advance science.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Fisheries Identifies National-Level Observer Waiver Criteria; Will Begin Redeployment in Northeast

A message from NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Chris Oliver.
July 30, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
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Meet Ian Zink, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist with NOAA’s Deepwater Horizon Restoration Program

Ian brings more than a decade of experience, including work in Florida’s Everglades, to restoring the Gulf of Mexico after Deepwater Horizon. Learn more about his work.
July 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Fisheries Adapts to Changing Circumstances; Different Requirements Call for Different Approaches to Observers and Monitors

A message from NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Chris Oliver.
July 16, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
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2019 Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries

The annual Status of Stocks report highlights our work with partners toward the goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities that support the American economy.
July 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Rockefeller Refuge Project Protects Vulnerable Louisiana Shoreline

A recently completed $34 million project will reduce shoreline erosion and restore habitat for fish in one of the nation’s most biologically diverse wildlife areas.
July 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Meet Mel Landry, Restoring Coastal Habitat in Louisiana after Deepwater Horizon

Learn more about Mel Landry's habitat conservation work as a Marine Habitat Resource Specialist.
July 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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