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Seeking Shrimpers to Help Modernize Data Collection

We are looking for volunteers in the Gulf of Mexico shrimping industry to adopt a new effort monitoring system that will benefit both shrimpers and scientists. Did we mention you can choose your own device—and it’s free?
December 01, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A large white shrimp boat at a dock. Shrimp boat at dock. Photo courtesy of Meaghan Emory

Oceanic Whitetip Sharks: A Plan for Recovery

Oceanic whitetip sharks, once abundant across the globe, are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. However, a forthcoming recovery plan is designed to help bring this species back from the brink.
An oceanic whitetip shark swims in the middle of the ocean. An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.

Fun Facts About Atlantic Tunas

How much do you know about Atlantic tunas? Some of these facts might be surprising!
November 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Bluefin tuna swimming in water.

Party Balloon Leads to Whale Death

A mylar balloon caused the death of a Gervais’ beaked whale calf that stranded off the coast of North Carolina.
November 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A small dead whale lays on its side on the water's edge at a beach. Gervais’ beaked whale on the beach at Emerald Isle in North Carolina. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

New Collaborative Research Will Improve Stock Assessments and Ecosystem Science

NOAA’s RESTORE Science Program will support the Southeast Fisheries Science Center and partners to collaborate on two new projects to improve the accuracy of stock assessments and update ecosystem modeling capabilities in the Gulf of Mexico.
October 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A red grouper Red grouper. Credit:NOAA Fisheries/Caitlin Langwiser

Eighteen Barges, for 18 Acres … of Louisiana Oysters

A new reef taking shape in Lake Calcasieu offers new habitat for oysters and fish, and commercial and recreational harvesting for oyster lovers.
October 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
a women in a blue shirt, gloves, and sunglasses measures an oyster Oysters thrive in the warm, nutrient-rich waters of Lake Calcasieu (Photo: NOAA)

Scientists Consider More Adaptive Approaches to Atlantic Dolphinfish Management

During community workshops, dolphinfish anglers provide useful feedback to inform scientists for management strategy evaluation and learn how to volunteer for a small stakeholder working group.
October 11, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Friends holding dolphinfish at the dock. Friends enjoying a recreational fishing trip where they caught two bull and one cow dolphinfish (Atlantic mahi mahi). Photo courtesy of Ellie Hartman

A Fish Out of Water? Not If We Can Help It!

A massive storm like Idalia not only destroys homes and businesses, it also impacts wildlife. Changes in the environment caused by the storm as it moved past can strand wildlife in places they do not normally occur.
September 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
The wayward fish swimming in the shallow pool before the rescue The wayward sturgeon swimming in the shallow pool before the rescue (NOAA Permit #23200) (Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries)