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Frequent Questions—Necropsies (Animal Autopsies) of Marine Mammals

Frequently asked questions about the process of investigating marine mammal strandings involving dead animals.
February 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Humpback whale necropsy on February 8, 2023 Humpback whale necropsy on February 8, 2023. Credit: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (NOAA Permit #24359).

Famous Waikīkī Pup Gives Birth Outside of the Spotlight

North Shore students gift name Uʻi Mea Ola to first Oʻahu monk seal pup of 2023. 
February 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Black Hawaiian monk seal pup laying on its back on the left and mom on the right resting on the beach. res Hawaiian monk seal RJ58 (Kaimana) and her pup. Credit: Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response (Permit #24359)

Developing 3D Stereo Camera Technology to Support Sustainable Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries is advancing remote sampling capabilities for more effective, cost-efficient ecosystem monitoring and research.
February 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Scientist leans forward over a desk to look closer at a TV mounted on the wall showing rock with hydrocoral and a rockfish swimming. A scientist, wearing a helmet after launching scientific equipment into the ocean, identifies rockfish in deep-sea coral habitat from a stereo camera image. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Paul Hillman.

Deepwater Horizon 2022 Gulf of Mexico Deep Sea Cruise Season, By the Numbers

The data, samples, imagery, and sonar scans gathered by Deepwater Horizon restoration program scientific cruises will advance restoration in some of the Gulf’s most inaccessible yet crucial habitats.
February 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Pink, feathery crinoids populate deep, dark seafloor areas in the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by other species of soft corals in white, red and orange colors. 2022 Deepwater Horizon habitat restoration cruises captured many colorful images of habitats in deeper areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Here, crinoids and corals populate the sea floor.

U.S. Leadership Key to Achieving Improved Monitoring and Control of Fishing in the South Pacific

Members of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization adopt U.S. proposals on high seas boarding and inspection and climate change, among other conservation priorities.
February 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
International
Large net of jack mackerel off the coast of Chile

2022 Fall Openscapes Champion Cohort Makes Inroads to Open Science

Mentorship program promotes open science through team building and collaboration.
February 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Screenshot of a zoom call with many people A screenshot of some of Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Fall 2022 Openscapes participants over Zoom. Credit: Openscapes Champions.

West Coast Species on the Move as Climate Change Drives Ecological Shifts, Analysis Shows

New vulnerability assessment finds vulnerable species have complex habitat needs.
February 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Run of salmon

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.

Seeking Nominations for Alaska Salmon Research Task Force

Task force to develop a coordinated salmon research strategy for Alaska. Deadline for nominations is March 10, 2023.
February 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Chinook salmon jump in frothy white water Chinook salmon jump in frothy white water. Credit: Laura Mahoney/USFWS

A Citizen's Guide to Fishery Management

Hear how regional fishery management councils shape the management of our nation's fisheries.
February 16, 2023 - Podcast ,
National
Northeast fishing boats