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Farming Sea Scallops in Maine

The aquaculture of sea scallops in Maine has been developing for about 20 years. It offers new opportunities for former and existing commercial fishermen.
December 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Hugh Cowperthwaite, CEI Senior Program Director for Fisheries and Aquaculture, holds up a lantern net while describing the method of scallop farming with lantern nets hung vertically in the water. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Hugh Cowperthwaite, CEI Senior Program Director for Fisheries and Aquaculture, holds up a lantern net while describing the method of scallop farming with lantern nets hung vertically in the water. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Scientists Release Annual Status Reports for Three Alaska Marine Ecosystems

Ecosystem conditions in the Eastern Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska are adjusting to a new normal in the aftermath of heatwave conditions, while the Aleutian Islands continue to feel the heat.
December 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Snow covered mountains reflect off of placid water containing rocky islands, pine trees, and grassy tussocks Snow capped mountains reflect off the waters of the Prince William Sound in the Gulf of Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

2022 Northeast Ship-Based Survey Review

Scientific parties, the officers and crew of NOAA ships, and charter vessels log more than 300 days at sea monitoring and sampling from ships on the U.S. Northeast shelf.
December 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Collage of 2022 survey photos, fish, scientist, sunrise, ships, and equipment.

Celebrate Winter With Four New Paper Snowflake Templates

Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with our adorable Woods Hole Science Aquarium paper snowflakes! Enjoy four new designs inspired by a few of our aquarium residents: Atlantic cod, chain dogfish, common spider crab, and diamondback terrapin.
December 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Collage of Atlantic cod, chain dogfish egg case, common spider crab, diamondback terrapin, medium blue on a dark blue background. “Paper Snowflake Templates.” NOAA Fisheries logo.

Deep-Sea Coral Research to Gain New Understanding of Alaska Fish Habitat

A multiyear, international study is using innovative technology to shed light on what red corals need to reproduce and sustain their populations, and how they may respond to climate change.
December 06, 2022 - Feature Story ,
A fish swimming around deep-sea corals A rockfish among deep-sea red tree corals at a study site in the Gulf of Alaska. Credit: Alaska Department of Fish and Game ROV Team.

How are Fisheries and Coral Reefs Connected?

Learn how overfishing impacts corals and what you can do to protect these important ecosystems.
December 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Fish swim above a coral reef in the Caribbean. Fish swim above a coral reef in the Caribbean. Credit: Tom Moore

Virginia’s Middle Peninsula: Projects Focus on Oysters, Shorelines, and More

Work is underway in the recently announced Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area.
November 23, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Aerial view of river with wetlands interspersed with residences and forested areas on both sides The Mattaponi River snakes through King and Queen County, Virginia, part of NOAA's Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area.

Predicting Winners and Losers in a Warming Arctic

Habitat for key prey species may shrink dramatically if climate change continues on its current trajectory, new research shows.
November 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Photo of a cream-colored basket star with delicate, lacy arms extended over a rock encrusted with colorful orange and purple animals on the Alaska seafloor. A basket star on the Alaska seafloor. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.