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Forum Fosters Native Southern California Oyster Restoration

Very few people are aware of the robust population of native oysters that once thrived in Southern California. Experts discuss how to best fix this missing piece of the coastal ecosystem.
September 27, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Warm Northwest Waters Draw Spawning Fish North

Unusually warm ocean conditions off the Pacific Northwest in the last few years led anchovies, sardines and hake to begin spawning in Northwest waters much earlier in the year and, for anchovy, longer than biologists have ever recorded before.
September 26, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Scientists collected anchovy and sardine larvae off the Pacific Northwest. Photo: Toby Auth/PSMFC

Protected Waters Foster Resurgence of West Coast Rockfish

West Coast rockfish species have multiplied rapidly in large marine protected areas off Southern California.
September 20, 2017 - News ,
West Coast
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New Plan Charts Path for Eulachon Recovery

Eulachon returned to spawn when other food was scarce and was known to tribes as “savior” or “salvation” fish. A new plan outlines a combination of strategies for eulachon recovery.
September 13, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Ocean Surveys Show Poor Outlook for Columbia Salmon

Ocean conditions for salmon headed to sea this year are very poor, with a high likelihood of depressing salmon returns to the Columbia River in the next few years.
September 09, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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NOAA Fisheries Partnership with Local Fishing Vessels Builds Collaboration with Industry

When the 60-foot fishing vessel Timmy Boy returned to Newport, Oregon, it had no fish in the hold. Instead, the vessel and its crew brought back lots of data, research samples and knowledge of the latest ocean conditions off the Pacific Northwest.
August 31, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A spotted ratfish collected in the research nets during an offshore survey by the Timmy Boy. Photo:Jennifer Fisher/OSU/NWFSC

Puget Sound’s Finely-Aged Oysters

Officials reopened Drayton Harbor, in northern Washington state, this winter to commercial oyster farming 22 years after the community stepped up to reduce water pollution.
August 15, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Blaine5thGradersontheBeauty.jpg 5th Grade students harvest Puget Sound oysters

Curious Kids Head to NOAA Science Camp

It’s that time again: time for camp! In fact, this is the 15th year of NOAA Science Camp.
August 15, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast

Scientists Track Antarctic Penguins Using Chemical Signatures

Researchers are now able to analyze chemical signatures within an adult penguin’s feathers to find out where the animals have been and what they have been eating.
August 09, 2017 - News ,
West Coast
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Messy Is Good for Fish

Puget Sound’s iconic salmon are struggling. A team of researchers led by fish biologist Tim Beechie at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) have begun an ambitious, long-term program to monitor and track changes in the natural habitat most essential to the health and survival of threatened steelhead, coho, and Chinook salmon.
August 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile coho salmon taking advantage of the cover offered by a log. This habitat provides them with food, resting areas, and protection from predators, helping them on their downstream migration to Puget Sound.