News and Announcements | NOAA Fisheries

Seal & Sea Lion Week 2023: Celebrating Science and Safety

During March 20–24, NOAA Fisheries highlights science, conservation, and management about seals and sea lions.

March 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,

National

Black Hawaiian monk seal pup lies on its back, wide-eyed, on a sandy shore and looks into the camera.

Hawaiian monk seal pup taking it easy on a beach in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program

Changing Environmental Conditions on the Yukon River May Pose Challenge For Juvenile Salmon

This new study looks at the timing and duration of the seaward migration from fresh to marine waters for juvenile coho, chum, and Chinook salmon.

March 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Juvenile chum salmon in sample bags. Credit: Katrina Mueller.

Meet Research Fishery Biologist, Dionne Hoskins-Brown

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science center Series, meet Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown.

March 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown sitting next to an oyster reef.

Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown at Savannah State University oyster reef. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

West Coast Research Alliance Projects Climate Effects, Management Options for Key Species

‘Future Seas’ uses models to depict changing outlook and strategies.

March 16, 2023 - News ,

West Coast

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.

Women's History Month: Talking with Ann Petersen

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our women scientists to talk about their science journey, what they love most about their job or career, what advice they have for the next generation of women scientists, and more. Let's meet Ann Petersen.

March 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Ann Petersen wears heavy duty work gloves and holds a clipboard in her hand while standing on a docked boat. In front of her is a wood table that has some rope piled on it and to her right are two stacked plastic buckets. Behind her is a dock leading to a building built above the water on pilings.

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement Priorities

NOAA Fisheries releases its enforcement priorities for 2023–2027.

March 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,

National

Collaborating with Industry on Greater Atlantic Electronic Reporting

The Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office is now virtually paperless when it comes to reporting and permitting. Getting there took a lot of work—and collaboration—by NOAA, partners, and fishers.

March 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic