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Scientific Trawl Gear Performance Better Understood Thanks to Collaborative Research

Fishermen and researchers report on just how well our science center's survey trawl gear captures fish at different depths, especially flat fish like flounders.
October 06, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A very flat fish whose coloring blends into the sandy ocean bottom.

Student Interns Take a Virtual Dive into the World of Deep-Sea Corals and Sponges

From coast to coast, college seniors and recent graduates contribute to NOAA’s Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program research goals through unique projects.
October 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
National
An image of a green sponge on the sea floor. The green sponge Latrunculia austini was discovered in 2005 by NOAA Fisheries coral biologist Bob Stone. Hollings Scholar Kaya Mondry spent her summer conducting a literature review on biomedical compounds produced by this species. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Natalie Cosentino-Manning, Marine Habitat Restoration Specialist in the NOAA Restoration Center

Natalie grew up exploring California and knew at an early age that she wanted a career in natural resources. She got her education there too, and now she’s restoring the habitats that inspired her.
October 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A woman scientist in flight gear in front of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter. Natalie in her flight gear ready to head out to the remote Farallon Islands to conduct research. Credit: Natalie Cosentino-Manning

National Fish Habitat Partnership’s 2021 Waters to Watch Projects Feature Coastal Habitats

A highlight of five of the National Fish Habitat Partnership's 2021 Waters to Watch projects that take place in coastal, estuarine, and marine habitats where NOAA works.
October 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
West Coast
National
An image of the Lawrence Creek with added woody debris in California. Lawrence Creek in the Eel River watershed in California. Credit: Trout Unlimited

Buy Local: Building Our Local Seafood Economies and Promoting Local Seafood

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit provides her perspective on National Seafood Month and the critical role the U.S. seafood sector plays in our lives and the economy.
October 04, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
National
Six grilled Hog Island oysters drizzled in barbecue chipotle butter, on a serving dish with two small forks. Grilled oysters with BBQ chipotle butter. Credit: Hog Island Oyster Co.

NOAA Fisheries Moves From Paper to Electronic Reporting

New requirements for the Greater Atlantic region will improve efficiency and timeliness.
October 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Fishermen with tablet Fisherman with tablet for electronic monitoring. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Study Finds Growing Potential for Toxic Algal Blooms in the Alaskan Arctic

A warming Arctic presents potential new threats to humans and marine wildlife in the fast-changing region.
October 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Threee people on a deck of a ship are deploying equipment over the side into the ocean.

Increased Hatchery Production Aims to Boost Chinook Salmon for Endangered Killer Whales

State, tribal, and federal hatcheries seek to increase Chinook by 4–5 percent. Southern Resident Connections - Post 21
October 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whales at sea Southern Resident killer whales travel the West Coast, preying on both hatchery and wild salmon returning to rivers. Additional hatchery production will supplement that salmon prey both in Washington and along the Columbia River. Photo: Northwest Fisheries Science Center/NOAA Fisheries, under permit 16163.

Celebrate National Seafood Month 2021

The United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood for both wild-caught and farmed species. Join us for National Seafood Month and get inspired by savory seafood along the way.
October 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
A table with a variety of fish and shellfish dishes Table full of fish and shellfish dishes. Credit: iStock.

Meet Martin Navarro, Maintenance Mechanic

Martin Navarro is a Maintenance Mechanic for the Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Learn more about his position and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him.
October 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Martin Navarro Martin Navarro in the lab. Credit: Martin Navarro.