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Pioneering Project to Restore Bull Kelp Forests in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California

With a new $4.9 million grant through NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation, Greater Farallones Association is restoring imperiled bull kelp forests in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California using innovative techniques.
March 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Bull kelp forest off the coast of California (Photo: Chad King/MBNMS/NOAA) Bull kelp forest off the coast of California (Photo: Chad King/MBNMS/NOAA)

Closure of 2019–2023 Eastern North Pacific Gray Whale Unusual Mortality Event

The Unusual Mortality Event involving stranded eastern North Pacific gray whales has ended.
March 14, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
People on a beach performing a necropsy on a stranded gray whale

Diverse Habitats Help Salmon Weather Unpredictable Climate Changes

Chinook in three creeks may be vulnerable alone, but resilient together.
March 13, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Chinook salmon jumping out of the water Spring-run Chinook salmon in California’s Central Valley were once the backbone of California’s commercial salmon fishery, but are now a threatened species that remain in a few tributaries of the Sacramento River. Photo: Carson Jeffres / University of California, Davis

Marine Heatwaves Reshape the Northern California Current Ecosystem

A new study highlights marine heatwaves' complex and cascading effects on marine ecosystems. While some species may benefit from these changes, others are likely to struggle.
March 13, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Pyrosomes of various sizes placed on top of a ruler for scale Pyrosomes caught in a net tow during ocean monitoring along the coast of Oregon. Pyrosomes are free-floating colonial tunicates. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

California Current Ecosystem Shows Resilience To Strong El Niño

The 2023–2024 California Current Ecosystem Status Report shows an abundance of forage fish and a productive system fueled by upwelling.
March 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
NOAA diver conducting an underwater survey NOAA divers conducting annual 2023 underwater kelp forest surveys in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: Steve Lonhart, NOAA.

Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
March 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
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An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 11-15, 2024.

Klamath River Reshapes Itself as Flushing Flows Move Reservoir Sediment Downriver

Biologists expect higher, turbid spring waters to jump-start recovery.
March 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Aerial view of the Klamath River showing extensive areas of exposed sediment The Klamath River, upstream of Iron Gate Dam, cuts through decades of sediment exposed after reservoirs were drained in preparation for Dam Removal later this year. Pulse flows beginning this week will help carry the sediment downstream toward the ocean while it is still wet and mobile, jump starting restoration. Credit: Shane Anderson/Swiftwater Films

Gray Whale Stranded on La Jolla Shores Beach

The whale was in poor body condition but showed no signs of human impact.
February 27, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A gray whale lies on a beach parallel to the shore. There are tire tracks near its head. It has barnacles on its skin and its baleen is visible. Stranded gray whale on a beach in La Jolla. Photo Credit: Lonnie Stephens, San Diego Fire-Rescue

Cold Water Connection Campaign Reopens Rivers for Olympic Peninsula Salmon and Steelhead

With $19 million in NOAA funds, nonprofit and tribal partners plan to remove 17 barriers blocking fish passage on critical spawning rivers originating in Olympic National Park, Washington.
February 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Washington coast coho migration (Photo: Paul Jeffrey/Wild Salmon Center) Washington coast coho migration (Photo: Paul Jeffrey/Wild Salmon Center)

Reviews Find “Nearshore Calculator” Uses Best Available Science in Valuing Salmon Habitat

Experts say NOAA Fisheries thoroughly evaluated and incorporated habitat science.
February 15, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Wetlands surrounded by vegetation and trees in the background Wetlands in the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington provide nearshore habitat important to juvenile salmon and steelhead migrating to the ocean. Credit: Shutterstock