NOAA and The Nature Conservancy are removing undersized road culverts that trap migratory fish in the Roanoke Rivers’ floodplains. Reconnecting floodplains and tributaries to the main river channel will reopen miles of habitat and reduce flooding.
Some of the first mesophotic corals to spawn in human care were successfully returned to the seafloor as part of efforts to restore habitats injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
A recently completed restoration project finds that modifications to the bar spacing on turtle excluder devices can successfully exclude small turtles while maintaining shrimp catch.
Results from two fish passage studies will help NOAA, in partnership with resource agencies and universities, strategically implement fish passage and restore watershed health in the Altamaha River Basin.
After years of erosion and storm damage, we are restoring Robinson and Walker Islands to protect fish and bird habitat and strengthen natural defenses along the coast.
A new analysis evaluates the impact of community-led habitat restoration projects in Florida. It finds that 12 projects are estimated to support more than 1,000 jobs and increase economic activity.
NOAA and its partners are restoring Florida’s coral reefs to protect marine life, boost the local economy, and support tourism jobs. We also give divers and businesses a hands-on role in saving these vital ecosystems
Return ‘Em Right is working to improve the survival of reef fish in the Gulf of America. A new video series highlights the many individuals dedicated to ensuring the enjoyment of anglers for decades to come.
