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Shipboard Technique Assesses the Base of the Marine Food Web in Near Real-Time

The Rapid Zooplankton Assessment technique will more effectively support fisheries management in Alaska under an ecosystem-wide approach.
November 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Scientist wearing beanie hat looking at zooplankton through a microscope A fisheries scientist processes a zooplankton sample onboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Gray Whale Calf Count Remains Low in 2024 as Population Slowly Emerges from Multi-Year Decline

Even as total gray whale numbers rebound, reproduction lags.
October 31, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Photo of two marine mammal observers looking for mother-calf gray whales at Piedras Blancas using binoculars. Marine mammal observers, LTJG Jesse Pierce (left) and Dawn Breese (right), surveying for mother-calf gray whale pairs. All marine mammals sighted are recorded.

Sharing Climate Change Knowledge, Inspiring Action in the Chesapeake Bay

We’re helping teachers and students understand climate change—and take relevant action—in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
September 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Three students kneel in a dirt field as they plant small trees. Educators can help inspire students to take action. Here, students in Delaware plant trees. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program/Will Parson.

Climate Change Escalates Threats to Species in the Spotlight

Climate change will continue to amplify existing threats to our Species in the Spotlight—10 endangered, highly at-risk marine and anadromous species. Our recovery efforts for these species are increasingly important as they face the additional challenges of a changing climate.
August 29, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
a poster showing species in the spotlight The NOAA Fisheries Species in the Spotlight initiative brings greater attention and marshalls resources to recover highly at-risk species. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Snow Crab Collapse Due to Ecological Shift in the Bering Sea

Arctic conditions that dominated in the preindustrial Bering Sea are expected to continue to decline over the next 1-2 decades.
August 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A hand holding three snow crabs stacked on one another Three snow crabs. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Climate Change Threatens the Survival and Recovery of Black Abalone

Black abalone are sensitive to climate change impacts, such as increasing water temperatures and increasing sedimentation events from intense fire and storm activity. These challenges make them more vulnerable to lethal disease and burial.
August 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
image showing the black abalone as an endangered marine snails Black abalone are an endangered marine snail that face climate change threats such as increased water temperatures, sedimentation, and ocean acidification. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Toxic Algal Bloom Affecting California Sea Lions and Dolphins

Upwelling of nutrient-laden ocean water is fueling the algal bloom which produces domoic acid, which can poison marine mammals.
August 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Stricken sea lion lying on a beach California sea lion stricken by the neurotoxin domoic acid from a harmful algal bloom in Santa Barbara County, California. Photo: Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.

Summer News Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about a new oyster hatchery, living shorelines in South Carolina, and more.
July 25, 2024 - Podcast ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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West Coast
National
Hand made coral nurseries to restore coral reefs Coral nurseries are one tool NOAA uses to restore reefs, which are vital habitats for many managed seafood species. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Determining Shark Ages With Eye Lenses

Radiocarbon Dating Techniques Used to Estimate Ages.
July 24, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Shark eye lens on a blue background An eye lens collected from a Pacific sleeper shark for analysis to determine the shark’s age. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Completes Science Report

Task Force charged with creating a coordinated research strategy for salmon in Alaska.
July 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Different life stages of fish: eggs on the left, juvenile in the top image and chinook salmon on the bottom