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Innovative Coral Restoration Begins in Hawaiʻi After Ship Grounding

A promising and emerging coral restoration technique is being tested in the coastal waters of Hawai‘i for the first time.
March 13, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A diver uses a lift bag to transport loose rubble. A diver uses a lift bag to transport loose rubble. Credit: NOAA

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.

Oyster Restoration Investments Net Positive Returns for Economy and Environment

Discover how oyster reef restoration in North Carolina delivers strong economic returns. A new report reveals a $1.70 return for every $1 invested.
February 25, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Stevens Towing building new oyster sanctuary reefs in the Pamlico Sound, North Carolina. Credit: Stevens Towing Stevens Towing building new oyster sanctuary reefs in the Pamlico Sound, North Carolina. Credit: Stevens Towing

Scientists Use Uncrewed Surface Vehicle to Estimate Krill Abundance in Alaska

A commonly used machine-learning algorithm was key to help generate krill abundance estimates comparable to data collected by research vessels over many years.
February 20, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pale krill against a black background. Krill (Thysanoessa inermis). Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Dive Into Our Top Marine Stories, Podcasts, Posts, and Videos of 2024

Check out the stories, podcasts, social media posts, and videos that topped the charts in 2024.
January 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
National
A Bryde's whale swims along the surface of the ocean. A Bryde’s whale photographed in the Mariana Archipelago. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adam Ü (NOAA Fisheries MMPA-ESA Permit #14097)

Genetic Diversity in Alaska Red King Crab May Provide Resilience to Climate Change

New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean conditions.
January 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Red king crab against a black background Red king crab on the deck of a research vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Erin Fedewa

Some Fish and Crab May Shift Further North in Alaskan Waters Than Previously Predicted

New regional models are being developed for the Bering Sea to better anticipate and incorporate climate change into resource management.
December 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Prow of ship with dense sea ice and sky in background. The research vessel Norseman II pushes carefully through the ice, maneuvering for open water. Credit: Gavin M Brady/NOAA Fisheries.

A Few Surprises in Alaska’s Marine Environment in 2024

NOAA Fisheries releases their annual Ecosystem Status Reports including a new report card for the northern Bering Sea which shares some promising news about sea ice conditions
December 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
3d map of Alaska 3D render and imaging of topographic map of Alaska showing the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. Satellite images courtesy of NASA. Credit: Frank Ramspott

How Underwater Drones Are Transforming Fisheries Data Collection in Remote Areas

Hear how gliders are used to survey Antarctic krill, the foundation of the region's food web.
December 05, 2024 - Podcast ,
West Coast
A bright yellow glider being lowered into the ocean. scientist in Zodiac assisting with deployment. Glider “Adrian” getting deployed from the R/V Laurence M. Gould. Credit: Andrew Titmus

GulfCorps Member Connor Robison: Leaving the Street to Become Conservation Leader

The GulfCorps, a program managed by NOAA and The Nature Conservancy, helps restore Gulf Coast habitat and provides young people with a pathway to environmental careers. Meet GulfCorps alumnus Connor Robison and learn how the program transformed his life.
December 04, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Connor Robison’s GulfCorps crew prepare to remove invasive species from the Pearl River in Mississippi. Credit: Connor Robison Connor Robison’s GulfCorps crew prepare to remove invasive species from the Pearl River in Mississippi. Credit: Connor Robison