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Meet Abigail Wells, a Molecular Geneticist at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Abigail Wells supports the Northwest Fisheries Science Center as a molecular geneticist (Lynker contractor). She reflects on her career and what Pride Month means to her.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Headshot of Abi in front of a red and white Cessna 152. Abi Wells next to a Cessna 152, the plane they trained to get their private pilot's certificate in.

Meet Natalie McLenaghan, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist with the Office of Habitat Conservation

Natalie reflects on her career as a Marine Habitat Resource Specialist for the Office of Habitat Conservation's Restoration Center, her influences, and what Pride Month means to her.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Natalie McLenaghan

Meet Kristin O'Brien, Program Support Specialist for the Office of Habitat Conservation

Kristin reflects on her career as a program support specialist, her influences, and what Pride Month means to her.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Kristin is a white person looking up at the camera smiling with short reddish brown hair wearing a bright pink sweater with a background of yellow leafy bushes and green foliage at the United States Botanical Garden. Kristin at the United States Botanical Garden. Courtesy: Kristin O'Brien

Meet Jarad Makaiau, Assistant Regional Administrator

Jarad discusses his passion for fishery management and what makes Pacific Island fisheries so special.
May 19, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Profile picture of Jarad Makaiau. Jarad Makaiau has dedicated his career to resource management and conservation. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Kilali Ala'ilima Gibson, Oʻahu Marine Wildlife Response Coordinator

Kilali’s unique experiences in New Zealand and Alaska have prepared her for her new role in Hawaiʻi.
May 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Photo of Kilali Gibson next to solar panels in Alaska. Kilali worked with the native tribe on St. Paul Island, Alaska, to build receiver stations with solar panels to pick up frequencies from tagged fur seals. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Martina Sagapolu

Meet Martina Sagapolu, Assistant Director of the Office of Law Enforcement in the Pacific Islands.
May 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Martina Sagapolu Pacific Islands Assistant Director Martina Sagapolu of NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement participates in a cover and shoot scenario-based drill. Using a barrel as cover to hide her position, she returns fire at a potential threat. Credit: NOAA

Meet Alex Kahl, Natural Resources Manager

Alex’s unique role in international fisheries management at NOAA has allowed him to advance a science-based approach to fisheries stewardship across the world.
May 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Profile picture on a boat of Alex Kahl Alex on the water off the North Shore of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Credit: Alex Kahl

Talking with Catie Alves

Catie Alves talks about her career journey, why she became a scientist, and what advice she has for the next generation of women scientists.
March 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Catie Alves smiles and gives the thumbs up as she poses next to her dive gear while sitting on a boat. She is wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt and black leggings. There is blue water and a beach with palm trees in the background.

Meet Kim Raum-Suryan: Bringing Awareness to the Plight of Marine Mammals

Following her passion led to opportunities as the recovery coordinator for Steller sea lions, co-founding of the Pinniped Entanglement Group, and spreading NOAA’s Ocean Guardian School Program.
March 08, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Kim Raum-Suryan at Graves Rock steller sea lion rookery NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Specialist Kim Raum-Suryan at the Graves Rock Steller sea lion rookery near Glacier Bay National Park in Southeast Alaska.

Meet Katrina Poremba, Fish Biologist for Water Operations and Delta Consultations

Katrina works on Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations for Sacramento Valley's waterways. Consultations are the way we make sure federal projects do not jeopardize salmon and steelhead populations.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Woman conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River Conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River, for the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. Credit: Katrina Poremba/NOAA Fisheries