One year ago today, researchers deployed a satellite tag on a whale shark off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida. They never could have anticipated the epic journey that would ensue.
NOAA Fisheries and partners are using innovative methods to modernize Gulf of America recreational red snapper data collection. These projects are working to deliver faster, more efficient science.
The 2026 North Atlantic right whale calving season has come to a close in the southeast United States. We are cautiously optimistic for the species, as we saw the highest number of right whale calves born in nearly two decades.
Dolphins and porpoises are both cetaceans, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Learn how to recognize a dolphin vs. a porpoise.
Researchers examined both the economic impacts and fisheries benefits of restoring Robinson Preserve, a former farm site near Tampa Bay now transformed into a coastal nature preserve.
April is Citizen Science Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting the anglers who make our cooperative tagging research possible—including our 2025 top taggers! Could you be the next top tagger?
One year after creating 1,170 acres of wetland habitat in Louisiana’s Barataria basin, key species like shrimp and crab are returning. The effort addresses land loss while supporting local economies and vital fisheries.
Following two successful NOAA investigations, seafood importers were issued thousands of dollars in fines for improperly labeling tuna cans as "dolphin safe" products.
