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Seafood Import Monitoring Program Proposed Rule to Expand Species Groups and Improve Implementation

Public comment on changes to the program accepted until March 28, 2023.
December 27, 2022 - Feature Story ,
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Scientists Analyze Dolphin Breaths to Better Understand Risks from Surface Oil

When oil spills occur, time is of the essence for responding to marine mammals. A Deepwater Horizon restoration project is gathering information to plan for better response activities during, and restoration after, future disasters.
December 21, 2022 - Feature Story ,
A dolphin interacts with a woman at the edge of its large aquarium pool habitat A trainer works with a dolphin during a breathing session at the National Aquarium. Credit: Henley Moore, National Aquarium.

NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plan for 2022–2025

NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plan includes goals and key strategies for the agency through 2025.
December 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Boats in harbor at sunset

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 ,
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.

Harbor Porpoises in Southeast Alaska Consist of at Least Two Populations

Scientists produced first abundance estimates for the newly identified populations and assessed potential impacts from gillnet fishing.
December 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Dorsal fins of two porpoises swimming in water Two harbor porpoises swimming in waters of Southeastern Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Traveling Problem-Solver Lisa Milke Named Ecosystems and Aquaculture Chief

Whether tackling a scallop production bottleneck, building a deck with her family, or leading a research division, Lisa Milke is ready to meet the challenge.
December 16, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Woman scientist wearing NOAA hat and smiling stands in front of blue water with land and marsh grass in the distance.

The Mystery of the Entangled Oregon Orca

Intensive search for killer whale carcass leads to an answer hidden in its DNA.
December 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Entangled Orca carcass floating belly up A fisherman first saw and photographed the orca carcass on June 26 about 30 miles from Newport, Oregon.

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 ,
Collage of 2022 survey photos, fish, scientist, sunrise, ships, and equipment.