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Celebrate Winter with Four New Paper Snowflake Designs

Craft yourself a wondrous winter wonderland with our new paper snowflake designs! This year’s designs highlight four of our Woods Hole Science Aquarium residents: Black sea bass, Northern sea robin, planehead filefish, and short big-eye.
December 09, 2024 - Feature Story ,
snowflake collage

Global Extinction Risk for Sharks and Rays Is High, United States may Provide Haven

NOAA Fisheries and partners examined the global extinction risk and biodiversity loss of sharks and rays. While they’re in bad shape globally, countries with sustainably managed fisheries like the United States may provide a safe place to survive.
December 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Schooling hammerhead sharks

$100 Million Available for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience

NOAA is seeking proposals for transformational projects that will restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
December 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Aerial view of heavy machinery along a river Habitat restoration work at Milltown Island in Washington's Whidbey Basin, supported with NOAA funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. (Credit: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

How Underwater Drones Are Transforming Fisheries Data Collection in Remote Areas

Hear how gliders are used to survey Antarctic krill, the foundation of the region's food web.
December 05, 2024 - Podcast ,
A bright yellow glider being lowered into the ocean. scientist in Zodiac assisting with deployment. Glider “Adrian” getting deployed from the R/V Laurence M. Gould. Credit: Andrew Titmus

GulfCorps Member Alexis Powell: Working with Chain Saws While Achieving Life Goals

The GulfCorps, a program managed by NOAA and The Nature Conservancy, helps restore Gulf Coast habitat and provides young people with a pathway to environmental careers. Meet GulfCorps alumnus Alexis Powell and learn how the program transformed her life.
December 05, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alexis Powell with a chainsaw. Credit: Alexis Powell Alexis Powell with a chainsaw. Credit: Alexis Powell

GulfCorps Member Connor Robison: Leaving the Street to Become Conservation Leader

The GulfCorps, a program managed by NOAA and The Nature Conservancy, helps restore Gulf Coast habitat and provides young people with a pathway to environmental careers. Meet GulfCorps alumnus Connor Robison and learn how the program transformed his life.
December 04, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Connor Robison’s GulfCorps crew prepare to remove invasive species from the Pearl River in Mississippi. Credit: Connor Robison Connor Robison’s GulfCorps crew prepare to remove invasive species from the Pearl River in Mississippi. Credit: Connor Robison

GulfCorps Member Eric Lucas: From Fast Food to Full-Time Parks Employee

The GulfCorps, a program managed by NOAA and The Nature Conservancy, helps restore Gulf Coast habitat and provides young people with a pathway to environmental careers. Meet GulfCorps alumnus Eric Lucas and learn how the program transformed his life.
December 03, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Eric Lucas working on a GulfCorps project in Alabama. Credit: Eric Lucas Eric Lucas working on a GulfCorps project in Alabama. Credit: Eric Lucas

GulfCorps: Gulf Coast Restoration Work Gives Young People Jobs, Pathway to Career and Life Success

NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation awarded The Nature Conservancy $12 million to fund the GulfCorps program for the next 3 years. The program will employ 150 crew members to restore and enhance 5,000 acres of coastal habitat.
December 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
GulfCorps members at orientation. Credit: Mike Dumas/TNC GulfCorps members at orientation. Credit: Mike Dumas/TNC