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Toxic Algal Bloom Affecting California Sea Lions and Dolphins

Upwelling of nutrient-laden ocean water is fueling the algal bloom which produces domoic acid, which can poison marine mammals.
August 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Stricken sea lion lying on a beach California sea lion stricken by the neurotoxin domoic acid from a harmful algal bloom in Santa Barbara County, California. Photo: Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.

Meet NOAA IN FISH Intern, Jonathan Venable

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Jonathan.
August 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A young man wearing rubber gloves holding a rust colored sea star that is approximately 1 foot wide. Jonathan holding a big red cushion sea star! Photo courtesy of Jonathan Venable

Jennifer Ferdinand Named Alaska Fisheries Science Center Deputy Director

Ferdinand to begin new position on August 12.
August 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Portrait of a scientist wearing a backpack on a sidewalk in the city

Ship Strike Suspected as Cause of Death of Two Whales in Alaska

For one humpback whale the injuries were consistent with a ship strike, the other is still undergoing review.
August 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Humpback whale stranded on a rocky beach Alaska Stranding Network members examined a young, male humpback whale (2024097) on July 8, 2024 near Elfin Cove. Members included a veterinarian with Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services and a biologist with Glacier Bay National Park. Credit: Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services.

2024 Fisheries Art + Science Fellow to Highlight Salmon Reintroduction

Fellowship seeks to engage communities in returning salmon to historical habitat.
August 05, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Laughing woman in overalls with a cow;s resting head on her shoulder Nellie Geraghty. Courtesy Nellie Geraghty.

Teams and Technology Trace Klamath River Recovery by Tracking New Salmon Returns

Tribes and agencies join CalTrout to launch combined monitoring program.
August 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Wide plain with multiple streams and bodies of standing water Aerial view of the empty reservoirs that once held water behind major dams on the Klamath River. With removal of the dams, the reservoirs drained. A new monitoring plan will count and track salmon as they return to their historic habitat. Credit: Bob Pagliuco/Office of Habitat Conservation.

We are Making Progress on Two Major Recreational Fishing Data Collection Initiatives

NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology Director Evan Howell provides a progress update on the ongoing study of the Fishing Effort Survey and the collaborative initiative to re-envision the recreational fishing data partnership
August 02, 2024 - Leadership Message ,
National
Dad and daughter fishing

NOAA-Funded Program Helps Miami Teens from Under-Resourced Schools Enter Marine Science Field

The Your Shores program at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science provides high school students from diverse backgrounds with dive certifications, habitat restoration and research experience, and marine science training.
August 01, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
The first Your Shores cohort learning to scuba dive. Credit: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science The first Your Shores cohort learning to scuba dive. Credit: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Meet Jonathan Nash, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist

Jonathan is a marine habitat resource specialist for the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation’s Habitat Protection Division in Silver Spring, Maryland.
July 31, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
A man with glasses smiling Jonathan Nash. Credit: Jonathan Nash/NOAA Fisheries

Meet Erin Winslow, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist

Erin is a marine habitat resource specialist for the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation’s Habitat Protection Division in Silver Spring, Maryland.
July 31, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
A woman smiling and holding a small black dog in front of green mountains and the ocean. Erin with one of the island dogs in Tautira, French Polynesia, where she conducted fieldwork for a project during her Ph.D. Credit: Erin Winslow/NOAA Fisheries