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Habitat Benefits from Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture

The growing aquaculture industry has exciting implications for Alaskan communities. Research shows aquatic farming provides many ecological benefits.
July 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Close up of kelp from Seagrove Kelp Co Seagrove Kelp Co. located in Doyle Bay, Alaska. Credit: Seagrove Kelp Co.

New Tribal Research Coordinator for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center

The Science Center is taking steps to improve communications and advance research collaborations and co-production opportunities with Alaska Indigenous communities.
July 07, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Photo of Mabel Baldwin-Schaeffer.

National Fish Habitat Partnership Projects to Enhance Recreational Fishing and Restore Habitat

Nearly $250,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement projects in Louisiana, Maryland, Washington, and Alaska.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Rocky, tree-lined shores along a river Salt marsh and coastal rocky island on Malaga Island, Maine. Credit: James Turek/NOAA Fisheries.

Climate Change Raises Risk of Prey Mismatch for Young Cod in Alaska

New research provides early warning indicators to help ensure the sustainability of economically valuable cod facing climate stress.
March 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Magnified photo of Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Most Recent Data Shows Gulf Of Alaska Marine Ecosystem Slow To Return To Pre-Heatwave State

A new study provides a comprehensive and quantitative look at initial and lingering effects of the eastern Pacific marine heatwave on Gulf of Alaska coastal and marine ecosystems.
March 18, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Photo of a humpback whale's tale fin, at waters surface, surrounded by seabirds and featuring a NOAA research vessel in the background.

20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020

As we wrap up 2020, check out the most memorable marine features, videos, and photos of the year.
December 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
4994x3329 Oasis at the barren bottom.jpg Pocillopora grandis coral colonies serve as a welcome shelter for these butterflyfish and damselfish. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Ari Halperin.

Using eDNA to Monitor Alaskan Waters for Invasive European Green Crabs

Voracious crustacean known to gobble juvenile salmon and outcompete Dungeness crab.
December 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
European green crab A European green crab. Credit: Emily Grason/Washington Seagrant

Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Strengthens Resilience To Climate Change

Alaska’s fisheries management strategy may forestall climate-driven fishery declines, providing a critical window for fisheries and communities to prepare and adapt to change.
September 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Photo of Alaska pollock catch. Alaska pollock supports the nation’s largest fishery. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Genetic Evidence Points To Critical Role of Skate Nursery Areas—And A Possible New Species

Genetic studies unlock valuable information contained in the embryos of skates: little-understood shark relatives that are common in Alaska marine ecosystems.
August 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Skate egg case

Fishermen and Scientists Pioneer Cooperative Rockfish Survey

A groundbreaking collaboration brings fishermen’s experience and innovative technology on board to improve rockfish assessment.
July 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Group of fish swimming near the sea floor