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Meet Salish Seafoods: Geoduck Farmers in Washington

NOAA’s Tide to Table series profiles members of the aquaculture community, who provide valuable jobs and increase access to fresh, sustainably sourced American seafood.
May 27, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A person in a gray sweatshirt holding a large geoduck clam on the beach. A geoduck, a long-lived clam native to the West Coast of the United States. Credit: Washington Sea Grant

Florida Fisherman Convicted for Killing Dolphins

Panama City Fisherman sentenced to 1 month in jail and $51,000 for illegally shooting and poisoning dolphins.
May 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Barfield’s fishing vessel, based out of Panama City, Florida. Barfield’s fishing vessel, based out of Panama City, Florida. Credit: pcbfishingcharter.com

Preventing Violence Against Dolphins

If we do better, they will be better; human behavior impacts animal safety
May 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,

New Kids on the Block: Species Discovered by Our Scientists

Over the years, NOAA Fisheries scientists have discovered dozens of species. Learn more about these species and what we've learned about them.
May 19, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A type D killer whale swims at the surface of the ocean. It has a small white mark near its eye and a white belly. A Type D killer whale, a new species in the Southern Ocean. Credit: Paul Tixier

New Evidence of Temporary Refuge for Migrating Juvenile Salmon From Marine Heatwave Conditions

A scientific study suggests that the inside waters of northern Southeast Alaska may have provided a temporary buffer for juvenile salmon migrating into the Gulf of Alaska during warm water events.
May 15, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Looking down a dip net full of silvery juvenile salmon.

Scientists Develop Genetic Tools to Study Black-footed Albatross Bycatch

This provides a basis for better understanding the demographic impact of bycatch on seabird colonies and foundation for targeted management.
May 14, 2025 - News ,
A black-footed albatross takes flight over calm blue water.

North Carolina Dolphin Found With Head Missing

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information.
May 12, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Stranded bottlenose dolphin in North Carolina marsh. Stranded bottlenose dolphin in North Carolina marsh. Credit: UNCW

New System at NOAA Lab Pumps Clean Seawater for Salmon and Shellfish Aquaculture Research

It replaces an older system prone to breakdowns, and ensures shellfish and other research projects finally enjoy a reliable water supply.
May 09, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Man stands in front of a large seawater system, cutting red ribbon during a ceremony to celebrate the new upgrade to the system. James Hackett cuts ribbon during ceremony to celebrate completion of upgrades to the seawater system at the Manchester Research Station.

Conserving Long-Lived Species: The Importance of Monitoring Decades-Old Individuals

Conservation and recovery of long-lived species requires continued monitoring of individuals. Meet some of the animals that have been known to scientists for decades.
May 09, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey in October 2021 Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 near the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brad Hanson