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Researchers Investigate Innovative Way to Plant Oysters for Restoration

NOAA and the U.S. Naval Academy explore whether using “direct setting” of oyster larvae is effective.
March 16, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Five oyster shells, each with multiple smaller oyster shells stuck to them Oyster hatcheries can produce "spat on shell"—multiple juvenile oysters attached to other, larger oyster shells—through an intensive process. Spat on shell are often used in oyster reef restoration projects. Photo: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Oyster Hatchery.

NOAA Fisheries Proposes Listing Sunflower Sea Star as Threatened under Endangered Species Act

Expert panel reviewed best information on sharp decline in signature Pacific Coast species.
March 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
Sunflower sea star underwater Sunflower sea star. Photo: Janna Nichols

Meet Dr. Abigail Reft, National Systematics Laboratory

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to Dr. Abigail Reft, a cnidarian expert and Museum Specialist with NOAA’s National Systematics Laboratory.
March 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
A woman poses in front of a poster featuring a black and white image of a nematocyst. Dr. Abigail Reft poses in front of an image of a nematocyst, the specialized stinging capsules that allow animals like jellyfish to sting. Reft provided this image and others to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago for their jellyfish exhibit. Image courtesy of Dr. Abigail Reft.

New Study Finds Ocean Acidification and Warming Hinder Juvenile Atlantic Sea Scallop Growth

Study provides the first information on post-larval scallop growth under ocean acidification conditions.
March 01, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Small marine animals called sea scallops with two light brown rounded shells and numerous blue eyes along the shell margins sit in clear seawater on the mesh bottom of an aquarium. Juvenile sea scallops obtained from ​​Pine Point Oyster Company in Maine were used in this ocean acidification exposure study.

Fishermen and Scientists Partner to Fill Critical Data Needs for Bristol Bay Red King Crab

Crabbers are providing their vessels and expertise in a cooperative research effort to answer key questions for management.
February 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Commercial fishing boat with man handling crabs Commercial fishing for Bristol Bay red king crab in winter. Credit: Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers/Jamie Goen.

New Report to Congress Highlights Exciting Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Discoveries

The report highlights impressive discoveries, science-informed management decisions, benefits of collaborative partnerships, and more.
February 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Red long-legged crabs on a rocky ledge edged with pink branching bubblegum corals Large bubblegum corals and California king crabs on Santa Lucia Bank, part of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Deep-sea coral and sponge data collected with Program support informed proposed sanctuary boundaries. Credit: Ocean Exploration Trust.

NOAA’s Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program Launches Updated Website

The upgraded platform showcases exciting discoveries, extensive partnerships, and other resources.
January 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Several vibrantly colored animals, including a pink mushroom coral (center), precious pink coral (right), a green-hues bamboo coral (left), and feather stars (center) on a dark rocky outcrop Several vibrantly colored animals, including a mushroom coral (center), precious pink coral (right), bamboo coral (left), and feather stars (center) near Jarvis Island in the U.S. Pacific Islands. Credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration

Farming Sea Scallops in Maine

The aquaculture of sea scallops in Maine has been developing for about 20 years. It offers new opportunities for former and existing commercial fishermen.
December 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Hugh Cowperthwaite, CEI Senior Program Director for Fisheries and Aquaculture, holds up a lantern net while describing the method of scallop farming with lantern nets hung vertically in the water. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Hugh Cowperthwaite, CEI Senior Program Director for Fisheries and Aquaculture, holds up a lantern net while describing the method of scallop farming with lantern nets hung vertically in the water. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Scientists Release Annual Status Reports for Three Alaska Marine Ecosystems

Ecosystem conditions in the Eastern Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska are adjusting to a new normal in the aftermath of heatwave conditions, while the Aleutian Islands continue to feel the heat.
December 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Snow covered mountains reflect off of placid water containing rocky islands, pine trees, and grassy tussocks Snow capped mountains reflect off the waters of the Prince William Sound in the Gulf of Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

2022 Northeast Ship-Based Survey Review

Scientific parties, the officers and crew of NOAA ships, and charter vessels log more than 300 days at sea monitoring and sampling from ships on the U.S. Northeast shelf.
December 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Collage of 2022 survey photos, fish, scientist, sunrise, ships, and equipment.