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New Stock Assessment Process Underway in the Northeast

Key elements include better assessment planning, and more research and collaboration among partners, including fishermen
June 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
18 buckets of redfish on deck with net in front.

National Academies Study Offers Framework for Coral Reef Research and Recovery

NOAA-commissioned report from the National Academies provides expert advice on novel approaches to conserving coral reefs.
June 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
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Essential Fish Habitat Consultation Protects Crab and Salmon from Mining Operations in Alaska

New protection measures for crab and salmon will restrict timing, depth, and locations of mining operations in Norton Sound, Alaska.
May 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Alaska Strange and Unusual Creatures

The Alaska’s Aleutian Islands hold a rich diversity of life. Meet the NOAA Fisheries scientists who work there, discover why the Aleutian Islands are a hot spot for sea life, and get the facts about some of the species that live there.
May 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Southern California’s Endangered Steelhead and Abalone are Forgotten Treasures

Southern steelhead, white and black abalone are iconic to southern California history and culture, but now are endangered and nearly forgotten.
May 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Climate Drives Change in an Arctic Food Web

A new study provides insight into how Arctic zooplankton respond to climate change and what it may mean for the ecosystem.
May 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
People working on boat in orange and yellow suits. Person in yellow has a stick that is poking a net

2019–2020 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Awards Announced

The sea scallop Research Set-Aside awards play an integral role in one of our nation’s most successful and valuable fisheries. Successful applicants partner with the fishing industry to conduct research and to harvest their set-aside award, generating funds for the research. There are active research set-aside programs for Atlantic sea scallops, Atlantic herring, and monkfish.
May 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Scallops being sorted on conveyer, blue gloved hands visible on each side.

Scientists Monitor Coral Reef Ecosystems Throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago

Pacific Islands research scientists embark on the 2019 field season to study coral reef ecosystems across the Hawaiian Islands.
April 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Dramatic sunrise over Kauai.

NOAA Fisheries Lab Helps Shellfish Growers Become Citizen Scientists

NOAA Fisheries staff from the Milford Laboratory in Connecticut have created a Citizen Science Guide to help growers capture high quality underwater footage of aquaculture gear.
April 12, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
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International Collaboration Sheds Light on Ocean Acidification’s Impact on Shellfish

NOAA Fisheries' lab in Milford CT is known for its long-standing international research relationships, and is currently hosting post-doctoral researchers from Brazil to China, not to mention France, which is where Emilien Pousse hails from.
April 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Collection of oysters, various sizes and colors.