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The Effects of Climate Change on Sharks

Research into the effects of climate change on fish species and finding creative ways to adapt fisheries management is a priority for NOAA Fisheries.
July 26, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Schooling hammerhead sharks Schooling hammerhead sharks. Credit: iStock.

$1.43 Million in NOAA Funding Recommended for Ruth Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grants Projects

Three new and four continuing projects will develop novel coral restoration and intervention methods to restore resilient coral ecosystems.
July 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
A scientist takes photos of the corals growing on this vibrant reef to help assess reef health. A scientist takes photos of the corals growing on this vibrant reef to help assess reef health. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Louise Giuseffi.

Celebrating Habitat Month 2021: Connecting Habitat, Climate, and Communities

Dive into Habitat Month and learn more about the role and connection of healthy coastal habitats to our nation’s communities and ecosystems as our climate changes.
July 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
A variety of corals are seen in the foreground as a school of fish swim in the water above. A lively reef in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, Hawaii (Baker Island). Credit: Jeff Milisen.

Low-Fat Diet Possible Culprit in Poor Survival of Young Pollock Born 2013

A case study of Alaska pollock born in 2013 provides valuable insight on how diet and habitat influence survival of this commercially valuable fish.
July 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Infographic showing that pollock that eat low quality prey build insufficient energy reserves to survive winter, while pollock who consume high quality prey do build sufficient energy reserves for winter.

Four Fisheries Research Projects to Connect Chesapeake Bay Fish, Changing Habitat

Research projects will give resource managers science they need as they look to the future.
July 19, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Three scientists examine and document the contents of a net on the shores of a river. Research can help resource managers better understand how changing habitat can affect fish and other species.

Preserving 1,700 Acres of Habitat to Increase Cape Fear River Basin Resiliency

North Carolina’s Cape Fear River and connected waterways were exposed to hazardous waste. Now NOAA and partners are finding ways to restore impacted areas by purchasing and preserving habitats—leading to increased community and climate resilience.
July 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Tidal Forested Wetlands and other vegetation along a shoreline in the Lower Cape Fear River basin. Tidal forested wetlands are included in some of the land acquired in the Cape Fear River basin. Credit: North Carolina Coastal Land Trust

Building Community Resilience Through Habitat Restoration

Habitat restoration projects can help protect the safety and well-being of coastal communities by buffering shorelines from erosion, reducing flooding, and removing potentially hazardous structures.
July 07, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Aerial photo of two excavators digging in a wetland Restoration work underway at Smith Island in Washington’s Snohomish Estuary. Credit: Snohomish County Surface Water Management.

Celebrating Habitat Month 2021: Connecting Habitat, Climate, and Communities

A message from Carrie Selberg Robinson, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation for Habitat Month.
July 06, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
National
Carrie Selberg Robinson visiting the Southern Flow Corridor habitat restoration project in Tillamook Bay, Oregon Carrie Selberg Robinson (center, black jacket) visiting the Southern Flow Corridor habitat restoration project in Tillamook Bay, Oregon in 2016 with NOAA staff and partners. Credit: NOAA

Current Sea Surface Temperatures in the Eastern Bering Sea

Not to be outdone, the Bering Sea is joining the rest of North America with a heatwave of its own.
June 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
photo of the ocean near Bogoslof

As Marine Fish Shift With Climate Change, Scientists Work Across Borders to Ensure Sustainability

U.S. and Russian scientists are working together to provide survey information critical for sustainable management of economically valuable Bering Sea fisheries.
June 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of scientists sorting and measuring fish from baskets on a boat deck. NOAA Fisheries scientists sort samples collected during an eastern Bering Sea fisheries survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.