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“Climate Change at the Water’s Edge”: Understanding Impacts of Black Mangroves on Juvenile Shrimp

Climate change is transforming estuaries along the Gulf Coast. Learn how these changes may impact shrimp populations with two NOAA Fisheries shrimp experts.
April 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A photo of Jennifer Doerr and Jennifer Leo in the Galveston Laboratory alongside Dr. Spinrad A photo of Jennifer Doerr and Jennifer Leo in the Galveston Laboratory alongside NOAA Administrator Dr. Richard Spinrad. Credit: Keeley Belva/NOAA Fisheries

“A Better Chance for Resilience”: Using Hungry Fish to Conserve Coral Reefs

NOAA Fisheries scientist Tye Kindinger explains how identifying the best algae-grazing fish in the Pacific region can help fight against algae overgrowth and promote recovery of distressed coral reefs.
April 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A school of large parrotfish (Chlorurus frontalis) observed during fish surveys on a coral reef. A school of large parrotfish (Chlorurus frontalis) observed during fish surveys on a coral reef. These fish use their bird-like beaks to scrape away seaweed, or algae, on reefs. Larger parrotfish remove small amounts of underlying substrate, which creates new spaces for corals to grow. Credit: Kevin Lino/NOAA Fisheries

Monitoring Changes in Corals Across the Pacific

Researchers use structure-from-motion photogrammetry to measure coral colony growth and other changes to Pacific Island reefs.
April 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
divers on a coral reef Divers collect images to be transformed into a 3D mosaic. One diver holds a drum in place while a second diver swims around the drum continuously taking photographs. This will result in a circular, or spiral plot. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Researchers Study Coral Reef Biodiversity Along Hawaiʻi Coast

Researchers use environmental DNA to identify the species that inhabit the coral reefs around the island of Hawaiʻi.
April 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Image of NOAA ship on the water NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Credit: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.

Seafloor Mapping and Coral Reef Assessment in the Mariana Archipelago

The NOAA Ship Rainier departs Honolulu on a mission to measure water depths and gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions.
March 28, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Rainier in Honolulu The NOAA Ship Rainier, alongside the pier in Honolulu, will carry scientists to the Mariana Archipelago this spring and summer. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Cancer-Fighting Green Sponge Brings More Than Just Good Luck!

The unique green color of the Latrunculina austini sponge gives it St. Patrick’s Day spirit all year long. Instead of a pot of gold, this sponge’s value lies in its molecular chemical composition—it targets and kills pancreatic and ovarian tumor cells.
March 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
National
A Latrunculia austini sponge is measured by red laser dots. During dive expeditions, submersibles use various cameras and sensors to survey the seafloor and water column. In this image, red lasers beamed from a submersible are being used to measure the size of a Latrunculia austini sponge. Credit: Bob Stone/NOAA Fisheries.

Partnership Supports Minorities in Aquaculture Internship Opportunity

Developing partnerships result in new opportunities for aquaculture accessibility.
March 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
The "Minorities in Aquaculture" logo superimposed over a background of oysters in the shell.

Mission: Iconic Reefs Shares Strategic Priorities for 2022–2025

The priorities detail immediate strategic actions for management and partners of the Mission: Iconic Reefs coral restoration effort.
March 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A diver planting a coral underwater Coral outplanting in the Florida Keys. (Credit: Rachel Hancock Davis)

Global Study Sheds Light on the Valuable Benefits of Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture

Is it possible to eat our way to cleaner water and more fish? A new global study shows that shellfish and seaweed aquaculture provide valuable benefits to people and ocean ecosystems.
February 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pile of oysters.

Research Explores Whether Satellites Can “See” Benefits of Oyster Restoration

A new technical memorandum shows that some clearer water near restored reefs in Harris Creek, Maryland, can be remotely sensed.
February 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Image includes map of locations where satellite observations of water clarity were tracked, text indicating whether locations were creek-influenced or mainsteam-influenced, and graphs showing monthly turbidity trends at two of the locations. The NOAA Fisheries Technical Memorandum on total suspended matter near restored oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay explores differences between reef areas that are influenced by the Bay's main stem or by creeks.