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Gulf Reef Fish Anglers: Help Reef Fish Survive Release with Free Gear

Have you caught and released reef fish, only to see them float away on the surface? The Return 'Em Right project is now providing recreational anglers Gulf-wide with the knowledge and tools—for free—to improve reef fish survival.
May 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Person on a boat wearing a Return Em Right tee shirt Return 'Em Right provides support and resources to anglers committed to using best release practices and helping reef fish survive release. Credit: Return 'Em Right.

Ocean Guardian School Helps Clean Up the Juneau Area

Litter Free, Inc. is hosting their annual city-wide cleanup of public lands on Saturday, April 30.
April 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Children on the beach in Juneau collecting marine debris Students from Montessori Borealis Community School in Juneau, Alaska pick up trash on Douglas Island.

Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Featured at Aquaculture America 2022

Aquaculture Opportunity Areas can develop economic and environmental resiliency, and serve as a vital complement to wild-catch fisheries.
April 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Large baskets of freshly harvested oysters sit at the water's edge, as aquaculture workers unload additional oysters from nearby boats. NOAA combines scientific analysis and public engagement to identify areas that are environmentally, socially, and economically appropriate for commercial aquaculture.

Enter Our 2022 Share the Shore & Sea Art Contest!

K–12 students are invited to showcase how we can all share the shore & sea with whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, and corals through art! Winners’ work will be featured during NOAA’s Share the Shore and Sea campaign in May 2022.
March 23, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Photo collage of marine animals in the Pacific Islands region. Support your local wildlife by sharing the shore and sea—and entering our 2022 Share the Shore & Sea Art Contest!

Nation’s Oldest Public Marine Aquarium Continues 150 Year Legacy

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting some of the things that make the Woods Hole fisheries lab and the village a special place. One of them is the Woods Hole Science Aquarium.
February 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Man dressed in a suit with hat looks at one of the lighted tanks partially covering windows along the wall of the old fisheries aquarium. Hoods over the top of the tanks deflect light from the windows visible at top. Many other tanks fill the room, including a row of small open tanks across the aisle at the bottom of the open. White power cords hang down from the ceiling to each tank.

Must-Read Pacific Islands Stories of 2021

Highlighting successful stories this past year that showcase our ongoing commitment to the science and stewardship of the marine environment in the Pacific Islands.
January 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Adult monk seal and newborn pup on a public beach. Hawaiian monk seal RK96 and her pup rest in Waikīkī. Credit: Hawaii Marine Animal Response.

Get Crafty With Our 2021 Woods Hole Science Aquarium Snowflake Templates!

This winter, get your craft on with our adorable snowflakes! Enjoy four new designs that celebrate just a few of our past and present aquarium residents: angelfish, seal, thorny skate, and wolffish.
December 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
 Collage of French angelfish, Atlantic wolffish, harbor seal, and thorny skate snowflakes, medium blue on a dark blue background. “Paper Snowflake Templates.” NOAA Fisheries logo.

Aquaculture Grower Profiles

Marine aquaculture is an important industry with economic, environmental, and social benefits. In the U.S. farming of fish, shellfish, and seaweeds is providing sustainable seafood and helping build resilience in a changing environment.
November 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
On a foggy day at low tide, oyster bags are above the water's surface as a Hog Island boat passes by.