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From Krill to Elephant Seals, Sentinel Species Detect Hidden Ocean Shifts that Forecast Change

New research identifies species that signal changes in ocean ecosystems.
March 13, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A large male northern elephant seal lies on a sandy beach, looking at the camera. Other elephant seals are in the background. A male northern elephant seal. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mark Lowry

Japanese Sardines in California? A Shocking Discovery in the Pacific

We hear from the scientist who discovered Japanese sardines off the coast of California for the first time and discuss what it means for the future.
March 13, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
School of pacific sardine A school of Pacific sardines. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Dale Sweetman

Reward For Up to $20,000 Offered for Information About Decapitated Sea Lion at Doran Beach

Reward offered for information leading to a civil penalty or criminal conviction.
March 11, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
California Sea Lion laying on large rocks California Sea Lion. Credit: NOAA/Kristin Wilkinson

Endangered Species Habitat Restoration Creates Jobs, Boosts Local Economy

NOAA and other government investments in recovering the endangered Central California Coast coho salmon sustain a restoration economy in Mendocino, California.
March 10, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
The Big River flows into the Pacific Ocean on the Mendocino Coast. NOAA has funded numerous restoration projects on the Big River to benefit Central California Coast coho salmon. Credit: Adobe Stock The Big River flows into the Pacific Ocean on the Mendocino Coast. NOAA has funded numerous restoration projects on the Big River to benefit Central California Coast coho salmon. Credit: Adobe Stock

El Niño Yields to Upwelling in the California Current, Renewing Productivity of West Coast Ecosystem

Outlook for salmon improves after low returns closed California fisheries.
March 07, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Sun setting over the ocean as seen aboard a research vessel The sun sets over the net reel of the NOAA ship Bell M. Shimada. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Endangered Salmon Move into Newly Restored Habitat on the Mendocino Coast

NOAA partners The Nature Conservancy and Trout Unlimited report that endangered Central California Coast coho salmon are using NOAA-funded restoration sites. This coincides with a record-breaking spawning season.
March 06, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Adult CCC coho migrating upstream. Credit: CDFW Adult CCC coho migrating upstream. Credit: CDFW

Fisheries Society Recognizes Pioneering NOAA Salmon Scientist for Lifetime of Achievements

Researcher led expedition deep into the Gulf of Alaska in depths of winter.
March 05, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Three people standing on deck of a ship, with woman as central figure. She's wearing orange jacket, pants, gloves and a safety vest, and is half turned and smiling at the camera.

Endangered California Coho Salmon Experience Record-Breaking Spawning Season on Mendocino Coast

Last winter, Central California Coast coho salmon returned to Mendocino Coast rivers in the highest numbers since monitoring began. The overall numbers remain low compared to the species’ past abundance, but NOAA scientists are excited by the results.
March 04, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile CCC Coho salmon collected during monitoring. Credit: CDFW Juvenile CCC Coho salmon collected during monitoring. Credit: CDFW

Could the LA Wildfires Harm Marine Life in California?

NOAA scientists aboard a research vessel studied Los Angeles wildfire ash in coastal waters. Hear how their rapid response may reveal long-term ecosystem impacts.
February 27, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
Aerial view of Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited Aerial view of the Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited. The image was acquired by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang.

Gray Whales on the Rebound: Signs of Hope Despite Challenges

North Pacific gray whale population increases after declines.
February 13, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
A gray whale and her calft migrate north along the California coast A gray whale and her calf migrate north along the California coast on their way to summer feeding grounds in the Arctic. Scientists are using an unmanned aerial vehicle to produce very precise overhead images of gray whales, then analyzing the images to understand how environmental conditions affect the health of adult females and ultimately the reproductive success of the population. Credit: NOAA