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$99.6 Million Approved to Continue Restoring Gulf-wide Resources Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Eleven projects aimed at restoring sea turtles, marine mammals, oysters, and birds are approved to move forward in all five Gulf states, and in Mexico.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Sea turtle hatchling on the sand in the Gulf of Mexico. The Region-wide plan includes $18.6 million dedicated to four projects to restore sea turtles; one is focused on nesting sites. Credit: Shutterstock

Eyes Underwater: Complementary Tools Can Determine How Fish Use Oyster Aquaculture Gear

Scientists document the underwater world of shellfish farms using video and environmental DNA.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A group of small fish are visible through somewhat turbid water above the top of a metal oyster cage.

Climate Change Is Already Affecting Chesapeake Bay Fisheries

As climate change affects habitats, fisheries species face change, too.
September 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Dead trees are visible in a marshy area. As salt water intrudes into marshy areas, some trees are unable to survive. Photo by Alison Hammer.

Squid Processors Lend a Hand to Increase Data on a Short-Lived Species

Cooperative research research projects are critical for documenting rapidly changing dynamics of marine populations and promoting their long-term sustainability.
September 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
In a large open space in an industrial building, two people are using an electronic measuring board on a tabletop. The measuring board is long and narrow. A digital scale is also on the table. Both are connected to an electronic table that collects and records the lengths and weights of squid laid on the board. Science center program lead Thomas Swiader (left) shows an employee at the Seafreeze Shoreside processing facility in Rhode Island how to use the squid measuring system. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Anna Mercer

New Research Shows First Successful Demonstration of Assisted Gene Flow in Corals

A new study suggests that large-scale assisted gene flow can efficiently enhance the genetic diversity and adaptability of threatened marine species in the face of rapid environmental changes.
September 10, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Juvenile colony of critically-endangered elkhorn coral Acropora palmata raised at CARMAB Juvenile colony of threatened elkhorn coral Acropora palmata grown at CARMABI. Photo credit: Kristen Marhaver

New Report Highlights Alaska Aquaculture Priorities and Accomplishments

Projects and actions aim to support the growing Alaska aquaculture industry.
September 10, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Harvesting Kelp in Alaska. Credit: Seagrove Kelp Co. Harvesting Kelp in Alaska. Credit: Seagrove Kelp Co.

Discovering Deep-Sea Sponges in Alaska

Hundreds of species have yet to be described in the ecosystems that support Alaska’s valuable commercial fisheries.
September 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Underwater photo of a pink fish hiding inside a conical yellow sponge. A pregnant sharpchin rockfish shelters within a sponge on the seafloor off Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Guam Science Fair Internship Award a Boon to Budding Marine Scientists

Internship program pairs select science fair students with University of Guam scientists.
August 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Intern is holding algal decomposition in small cages. Past internship awardee Heera Kodiyamplakkal conducted research on algal decomposition. Credit: Michael Orr.

An Irish Oyster Farmer and a CEO of an Aquaculture Research Company Discuss the Future of Probiotics

Industry stakeholders offer unique perspectives on the benefits of a NOAA developed oyster probiotic OY15 and the impact it could have on oyster hatcheries worldwide.
August 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A Milford Lab researcher's latex-gloved hand pulls one OY15 vial from a plastic container full. The container sits on a layer of ice in a freezer. The freeze-dried formulation of OY15. Courtesy of Rose Leeger.

Multi-Year Effort To Observe Seafloor Habitats And Learn More About Deep-sea Corals And Sponges In Alaska

The four-year Alaska Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Initiative is part of an effort to improve our understanding of deep-sea coral communities and aid resource managers in developing and evaluating management options for these valuable habitats.
August 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Underwater photo of orange and white striped rockfish and sea urchins congregating around a large red tree coral on the seafloor. Rockfish and sea urchins congregate around a large red tree coral (Primnoa pacifica) in the Gulf of Alaska. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries.