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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.

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

National Fish Habitat Partnership Recognized by Congress

With the signing of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, Congress recognized the National Fish Habitat Partnership.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Brook Trout Brook trout.

Celebrating Veterans Serving in Habitat Conservation

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day and learn more about NOAA's vet corps partnerships employing veterans in the habitat restoration economy.
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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

Celebrating Habitat Month 2020: Reconnecting with Habitat!

Dive into Habitat Month and learn how NOAA supports healthy habitat.
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