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Three Living Shorelines Creating Habitat, Protecting the Gulf Coast

NOAA is working with state partners on living shoreline projects in the Gulf of Mexico—restoring and creating resilient coastal habitats and communities damaged by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
July 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Deepwater Horizon Living Shoreline Oyster Reef 1 Alabama 3264x2176.jpg Rocks and oyster shells placed in front of marshes create habitat and protect the shoreline.

Survey Says: California Anglers Interested in More Habitat for Fishing

Anglers in the Sacramento River system show support for new salmon fishing opportunities above dams currently blocking fish passage.
June 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Extension of the Hawaiʻi Diving and Snorkeling Survey

Great news! We have extended the Hawaiʻi Diving and Snorkeling Survey through June 2019.
May 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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New Interactive Mapping Tool, Reports Help Understand Coastal Resilience

Partners at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation assessed coastal resilience in five regions and eight watersheds in the contiguous United States, making data available for use in planning and projects.
May 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Oregon Coastal Habitat Project Restores Coho and Reduces Flooding

The Southern Flow Corridor project, which restored salmon habitat in Tillamook, Oregon, also provides flood protection for surrounding communities.
April 04, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Talking with Lisa Colburn, Anthropologist

Lisa Colburn talks about her career journey, why she became a scientist, and what advice she has for the next generation of women scientists.
March 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Women in white jacket taking notes, family fishing in background. on a dock.

The Charter Effect: Economic Contributions of a Hawaiʻi Fishery

The contributions of charter fishing in Hawaiʻi go beyond just the fishing industry. Our researchers found that the effects extend all the way to the U.S. mainland.
February 27, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Hawaiʻi Diving and Snorkeling Survey

Help us help the coral reefs by filling out this short survey!
February 06, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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New Reports Highlight Landings, Value and Economic Impact of U.S. Fishing

NOAA Fisheries released two reports showing the number of landings and value of U.S. fisheries, as well as the economic impact of U.S. commercial and recreational fishing.
December 13, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Oregon Habitat Restoration Project Improves Tidal Management, Benefiting Farmers and Fish

Unique partnership of federal, state, tribal and local agencies, the agriculture industry, and environmental community worked together on a mutually beneficial "working landscape" restoration project supporting West Coast salmon recovery.
September 21, 2018 - Feature Story ,
2018-09 Winter Lake aerial credit BCI Contracting Inc.jpg Aerial view of construction of new habitat channels at Winter Lake. Credit: BCI Contracting, Inc.