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White Abalone Spawning Produces 25 Million Eggs for Captive Breeding Program

A stunning spawning success in the White Abalone Captive Breeding program caught NOAA Fisheries scientists and their research partners by surprise this past April.
May 16, 2019 - News ,

Southern California’s Endangered Steelhead and Abalone are Forgotten Treasures

Southern steelhead, white and black abalone are iconic to southern California history and culture, but now are endangered and nearly forgotten.
May 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Researchers Demonstrate Key Benefits of Marine Protected Areas in California

Research group shows that kelp rockfish born in marine protected areas around the Monterey Peninsula in central California recruit to areas outside of protected areas, including conservation areas where some recreational fishing is allowed, and non-protected areas where commercial and recreational harvest is allowed.
May 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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New Research Reveals Clearer Picture of Upwelling That Feeds West Coast Marine Ecosystem

Scientists describe new “upwelling indices,” which represent a breakthrough in understanding the biological engine that drives the West Coast marine ecosystem.
May 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Tagging Reveals Secrets of Southern California’s Largest Sharks

Despite its impressive size, little is known about the basking shark’s habitat, behavior, and migratory patterns.
May 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Survive the Sound

The survival of juvenile salmon in Puget Sound has declined by up to 90 percent. NOAA scientist Megan Moore tags steelhead to learn more about their survival and help recover this threatened species.
April 23, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Megan Moore, NWFSC Scientist. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Rebounding Populations and New Flexibility Boost Catches by West Coast Groundfish Fleet

West Coast trawl fishermen caught almost 14 million pounds of fish in 2018. A trial effort gave them new flexibility in how they fished, while still protecting salmon and other species.
April 15, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Oregon Coastal Habitat Project Restores Coho and Reduces Flooding

The Southern Flow Corridor project, which restored salmon habitat in Tillamook, Oregon, also provides flood protection for surrounding communities.
April 04, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Advances in Captive Breeding of Black Abalone

A breakthrough in captive breeding of black abalone at NOAA Fisheries’ Southwest Fisheries Science Center promises to improve methods for spawning the endangered mollusk in the laboratory and, ultimately, to support the recovery of wild populations.
March 28, 2019 - News ,

International Cruise to Track Salmon Comes to an End

An international team of biologists set out into some of the roughest waters in the North Pacific Ocean in the middle of winter to try to solve a fundamental mystery of Pacific salmon
March 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
NOAA scientists aboard an international cruise to track salmon in Alaska.  Credit: NOAA Fisheries