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Commercial Shellfish Landings Decline Likely Linked to Environmental Factors, Not Overfishing

Combined landings between 1980 and 2010 dropped by 85 percent
October 25, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Bay scallops and seaweed being sorted on deck.

Milford Lab’s International Appeal

Students, post-docs, and scientists from around the world spend time at NOAA Fisheries' lab in Milford CT, conducting research alongside the laboratory’s staff.
October 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Scientist with hyperdermic needle and clam.

Julie Rose, Research Ecologist with Aquaculture Systems & Ecology

Profile of Julie Rose, research ecologist with the Aquaculture Systems and Ecology Branch at NOAA Fisheries' Milford Lab
October 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Norwalk Oyster Festival booth manned by Julie Rose

Deepwater Horizon Left Little Lasting Impact on Trends of Key Fish Species, New Study Finds

The findings are generally consistent with other studies that showed little lasting impact of the spill on selected fish and shellfish species.
October 11, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Removal and Research: The Marine Debris Team Strikes Again

The 2018 mission to remove marine debris from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
September 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Habitat Science Plays Important Roles in Oyster Reef Restoration

Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration efforts rely on sonar surveys, habitat mapping, and monitoring for success.
August 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Oyster Bar 101

With oyster aquaculture production on the rise in many regions of the United States, more and more people are finding themselves at oyster bars. Also known as a raw bar, these establishments offer guests a variety of different types of oysters as well as the experience of eating in a more hands-on way. Whether you are looking to impress a date or just avoid spilling cocktail sauce on your shirt, here is some advice for oyster bar beginners.
August 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Raw oysters rest on a dish full of ice next to a Rappahannock Oyster Bar menu.

Horseshoe Crabs: Managing a Resource for Birds, Bait, and Blood

Because horseshoe crabs are so important as a food source for shorebirds, as bait, and for human health, their harvest is closely managed.
July 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Observer Provider Options Expand for Atlantic Sea Scallop Vessels

Industry-Funded Scallop Observers Available from MRAG Americas, Inc.
July 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Orange basket on side next to a pile of sea scallops.

Partnering on Coral Reef Restoration

The Coral Restoration Foundation is a collaboration machine—focusing on active reef restoration, scientific research, and education.
July 30, 2018 - Feature Story ,
CRF_jessica_levy.jpg CRF's Jessica Levy Brings New Corals to Plant on the Reef Image. Credit: Zach Ransom/Coral Restoration Foundation.