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Engineering Safer Boats for Seabirds

Scientists and industry collaborate to protect albatross from trawl vessel cables
July 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Looking aft of a vessel at sea in the west coast hake fishery, a plume of offal attracts hungry seabirds. Trawl warps (left and right) hold the net open, while the data cable (or “third wire”) relays information from an underwater unit on the net to the wheelhouse.

White Abalone: Why You Should Care About This Critter

Learn more about white abalone—a NOAA Fisheries Species in the Spotlight—and a type of endangered marine snail with a rich history.
June 28, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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White abalone. Credit: NOAA

Saildrone Launch Begins Test to Improve West Coast Fisheries Surveys

Saildrones join NOAA’s West Coast fleet for experimental fisheries surveys.
June 28, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Technicians prepare the first two Saildrones for launch from Neah Bay, Washington. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Saildrone Launch Begins Test to Improve West Coast Fisheries Surveys

Two autonomous Saildrones launched from Neah Bay, Washington.
June 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Teams ready a Saildrone for launch from Neah Bay, Wash. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Officers to Conduct Patrols During Halibut Fishing Opening

With a short halibut season, OLE hopes to assist with compliance to ensure fishery sustainability.
June 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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New Oceanographic Insight Pinpoints Marine ‘Hotspots of Risk’

Real-time tracking of eddies and currents could help fishermen avoid protected species
June 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Saildrones Join NOAA’s West Coast Fleet for Experimental Fisheries Surveys

NOAA Fisheries' two West Coast Science laboratories are joining forces with the Alameda, Calif., company Saildrone Inc. to test the first use of autonomous, wind and solar-powered vehicles to gather essential data on West Coast fish populations
June 25, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Less Error, Better Forecasts

A new model of Chinook salmon populations better accounts for human and environmental error
June 22, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Young sockeye smolts in the Snake River. Photo: Mike Peterson/Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Celebrating Sea Turtle Week 2018

World Sea Turtle Day is June 16!
June 11, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Clues At Fish Auction Reveal Several New Species Of Opah

Fish buyer Garrett Kitazaki noticed differences in the fish being sold at United Fishing Agency auction house in Honolulu.
June 07, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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