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A Seal’s Whiskers Record a History of Foraging, Motherhood, and Stress

Through collaborative research, scientists are learning vital information about fur seal and sea lion biology and ecology from a surprising source.
May 11, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Photo of a female northern fur seal's face and whiskers. Female northern fur seal. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Climate Change Raises Risk of Prey Mismatch for Young Cod in Alaska

New research provides early warning indicators to help ensure the sustainability of economically valuable cod facing climate stress.
March 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Magnified photo of Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Genetic Study Makes It Possible To Accurately Estimate Age Of Endangered Whale While It Is Alive

Results raise questions about whether Cook Inlet beluga whales are reproducing much later than initially thought.
February 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Aerial photo of two Cook Inlet Beluga Whales swimming at the surface.

Partners Provide Critical Support in Unprecedented Year for Alaska Research and Fisheries Management

For more than two decades, Alaska has led the way in using ecosystem information to inform resource management decisions. In 2020, contributions from research partners and local communities together with NOAA scientists helped fill some data gaps.
January 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Seabirds in the water during a longline survey.

Condition of Seals Declined During Rapid Warming in Alaska

A new study finds quantitative evidence of climate-related impacts on these typically adaptable, resilient predators.
January 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Photo of a spotted seal mother and pup sitting on an ice floe. Spotted seal mother and pup in the Bering Sea. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Distribution And Abundance Of Forage Fish In Arctic And Sub-Arctic Waters Affected By Warming Ocean Conditions

A long-term study shows shifts in important prey for commercial fish, marine mammals, and seabirds in the eastern Bering Sea.
January 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Photo of workers on a boat deck with a surface trawl net.

Ocean-Going Robots Effective At Surveying Pollock

This may be the first time data collected using uncrewed surface vehicles were used to help produce an annual estimate of abundance for a commercial fish stock.
December 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Photo of two saildrones in open water.

2020 Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Field Season Highlights: Celebrating Partners

Research on Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles continued in these remote islands, despite unprecedented challenges this year.
November 19, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Picture of Green sea turtles and a Hawaiian monk seal at Mokumanamana. Green sea turtles and a Hawaiian monk seal at Mokumanamana in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Brenda Becker.

Seriously Useful Seafood Tips: Fish and Other Wild-Caught Seafood

Those committed to making our nation’s seafood sustainable will likely have an amazing fount of knowledge on how to cook it. Seven of our region’s stakeholders and industry partners share their best seafood tips for the home consumer.
October 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Northeast Fisheries Science Center fish and wild caught seafood stakeholders and industry partners graphic