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New Kids on the Block: Species Discovered by Our Scientists

Over the years, NOAA Fisheries scientists have discovered dozens of species. Learn more about these species and what we've learned about them.
May 19, 2025 - Feature Story ,
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A type D killer whale swims at the surface of the ocean. It has a small white mark near its eye and a white belly. A Type D killer whale, a new species in the Southern Ocean. Credit: Paul Tixier

New System at NOAA Lab Pumps Clean Seawater for Salmon and Shellfish Aquaculture Research

It replaces an older system prone to breakdowns, and ensures shellfish and other research projects finally enjoy a reliable water supply.
May 09, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Man stands in front of a large seawater system, cutting red ribbon during a ceremony to celebrate the new upgrade to the system. James Hackett cuts ribbon during ceremony to celebrate completion of upgrades to the seawater system at the Manchester Research Station.

Washington State River Restoration Project to Revive Salmon Habitat, Support Local Jobs

With NOAA support, partners are restoring salmon habitat on the East Fork Lewis River—improving fish passage, reducing flood and erosion risks, and generating economic benefits for the local community.
May 06, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Aerial view of the Ridgefield Pits in the foreground on the East Fork Lewis River before restoration. The Daybreak Pits can also be seen and are located adjacent to the Ridgefield Pits. The project will focus on restoring the nine Ridgefield Pits. Credit: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Aerial view of the Ridgefield Pits in the foreground on the East Fork Lewis River before restoration. The Daybreak Pits can also be seen and are located adjacent to the Ridgefield Pits. The project will focus on restoring the nine Ridgefield Pits. Credit: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Elephant Seal Pup Stabbed Multiple Times on Oregon Beach

NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement is seeking information on the attack of an elephant seal pup.
May 05, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
An elephant seal pup was stabbed multiple times in Oregon. An elephant seal pup was stabbed multiple times in Oregon. Credit: Gregory Miller

Microsoft Provides AI and Cloud Computing for NOAA Project to Better Map Prime Salmon Habitat

Partnership to help target salmon restoration where it most benefits fish.
May 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
young Chinook salmon swimming in river Chinook salmon. (Credit: NOAA Fisheries)

Juvenile Salmon Roam Between Salt and Fresh Water While Exploring Miles of Coast and Rivers, New Research Finds

Tagged fish reveal juvenile salmon search for habitat in varied watersheds.
April 29, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
four people in waders and hats standing in s stream about knee deep in water holding long poles as they are elecrofishing for salmon. One person holds a bucket. Biologists use electrofishing that temporarily incapacitates fish to collect juvenile salmon from a river on the Olympic Peninsula. Scientists then examine the fish before they quickly recover. Photo by Karrie Hanson.

Stranding Team Responds to More Than a Dozen Dead or Dying San Diego Dolphins in a Single Day

San Diego team has collected more than 50 dolphins since March.
April 22, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Scientists measuring a dolphin carcass on a table in a lab Scientists at NOAA Fisheries' Southwest Fisheries Science Center measure the carcass of a short-beaked common dolphin that stranded near San Diego during the ongoing domoic acid event. They will also collect additional information and samples to assess the dolphin's condition. Credit: Southwest Fisheries Science Center.

Trained Team Releases Gray Whale Entangled in Gillnet off California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula

Team worked for about 2 hours to remove gear entangling whale.
April 16, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Responders aboard an inflatable boat trailing and entangled whale Responders approach the entangled whale off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, using a long pole with specialized blade to reach and sever the net and lines entangling the whale. Photo by Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, under NOAA Fisheries Permit #24359.

Fishing Industry Leaders Join NOAA Scientists to Test New Survey Net That Gathers Improved Data in Less Time and at Lower Cost

Innovative trawl net and sensors sample multiple depths and species
April 15, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
View of MFT net pulled from back of ship with the sun setting in the background The sunset glows as the ship pulls the MFT through calm waters. Photo Credit Greg Shaughnessy

Team Frees California Humpback Whale Entangled Off Monterey for 6 Months

Whale watching boats helped team find entangled humpback.
April 14, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Responders aboard an inflatable boat trailing an entangled humpback Trained responders trailing the humpback whale off Pacific Grove, California on April 5 as they make the final cut to free the whale from its entangling gear. Collected in partnership with The Marine Mammal Center, Marine Life Studies and Cascadia Research Collective under NOAA Permit #24359.