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NOAA Fisheries and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Announce Red Snapper Data Improvement Projects

We selected six new partnerships and seven projects as part of a collaborative, state-federal initiative aimed at improving recreational fishing effort and discard data collection in the Gulf of America.
July 10, 2025 - Feature Story ,
School of red snapper swim around underwater structure in the Gulf. A school of red snapper swim around a structure in the Gulf. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

From Water to Data: A Roadmap for Using eDNA in Stock Assessments

Scientists identify key challenges and solutions for integrating environmental DNA into fisheries stock assessments.
July 09, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A scientist filters water samples in the R/V Bell M. Shimada Chemistry Lab A scientist filters water samples in the R/V Bell M. Shimada Chemistry Lab. Credit: UW APL/Phil LaMothe.

Washington Dam Removal Opens Lower Columbia River Tributary for Salmon and Steelhead

NOAA is supporting the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to remove the Kwoneesum Dam and restore 6.5 miles of fish passage and 1.3 miles of in-stream habitat on Wildboy Creek in the Washougal River subbasin.
July 08, 2025 - Feature Story ,
The Kwoneesum Dam after its reservoir was drained. Credit: Cowlitz Indian Tribe The Kwoneesum Dam after its reservoir was drained. Credit: Cowlitz Indian Tribe

NOAA Launches New Ocean Modeling System for West Coast and Alaska

As part of the Changing Ecosystems and Fisheries Initiative, NOAA researchers have developed a new model that helps us to better understand past ocean conditions so we can predict future ones with greater accuracy.
July 08, 2025 - Feature Story ,
An orange crab sits on the seafloor. A new ocean model developed by NOAA researchers could help us to more effectively manage critically important species along the West Coast and in Alaska, like snow crab. Credit: iStock

Partner Spotlight: NOAA Volunteer Becomes TikTok-Famous Necropsy Biologist

Cristina Robinson from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, California shares her career success story and perspective amidst a toxic marine event.
July 03, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Person cutting into a deceased seal lion on an examination table Cristina prepares a California sea lion for a necropsy to determine its cause of death. Credit: Pacific Marine Mammal Center

Late Spring Brings Sun, Flowers—and Harbor Seal Pups to Alaska’s Glacial Fjords

In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of voluntary vessel approach guidelines, we’re reminding all mariners, from kayaks to cruise ships, how they can help protect Alaska’s glacial harbor seals.
July 03, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska harbor seals and their pups rest on ice

Samples from Bowhead Whales Link Ocean Warming to Rising Algal Toxins in Arctic Waters

Filter-feeding whales sample the Arctic food web, tracking decades of change.
July 03, 2025 - Feature Story ,
bowhead whale

Logging into Efficiency: Modernizing Atlantic Coastwide Permit and Vessel Logbooks

NOAA Fisheries is modernizing our Atlantic Coast logbook reporting systems for both commercial and for-hire fishermen to improve efficiency and lower costs.
July 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Bows of three fishing vessels tied together. Fishing boats in New England

What Your Birth Month Says About Your Next Seafood Recipe

Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month by finding a new sustainable seafood recipe based on your birth month.
July 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A grid (three rows with four columns) of pictures of seafood dishes with each photo labeled with a month of the year. January is sablefish, February blue mussels gratin, March monkfish bisque, April opah chili, May steamed clams, June sheet pan shrimp and vegetable fajitas, July fried bluefish, August scup poke bowl, September grilled scallops, October grilled barbeque oysters, November Alaska pollock enchiladas, and December grilled spiced mahimahi filets Celebrate Culinary Arts Month with a sustainable seafood recipe for every month of the year.