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Gray Whale Calf Count Remains Low in 2024 as Population Slowly Emerges from Multi-Year Decline

Even as total gray whale numbers rebound, reproduction lags.
October 31, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Photo of two marine mammal observers looking for mother-calf gray whales at Piedras Blancas using binoculars. Marine mammal observers, LTJG Jesse Pierce (left) and Dawn Breese (right), surveying for mother-calf gray whale pairs. All marine mammals sighted are recorded.

New Tool Provides Insight into Coastal Community Well-Being

The Community Environmental Justice Explorer provides insights into coastal community conditions and can be used as a signal for further investigation.
October 28, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
"This tool is one important part of taking a human-centered and Equity and Environmental Justice approach to fisheries management." - Dr. Danika Kleiber, Executive Committee Member, NOAA Fisheries EEJ Committee

New Clues Reveal Genetic Diversity among Alaska's Harbor Porpoises

Powerful tools reveal hidden structure of harbor porpoise population.
October 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
West Coast
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Surprise! Japanese Sardines Astonish Scientists by Crossing the Pacific to the West Coast

Next generation genomic sequencing of Pacific sardine reveals not one, but two species of sardine in the California Current in 2022 and 2023.
October 23, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Collected sardine on a tray Sardine collected on the 2023 Coastal Pelagic Species Survey. Pacific and Japanese sardine look so similar that they can only be distinguished by genetics. Genomic analysis later revealed that the catch contained both species. Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Kelsey James

New Science Plan Outlines Research Priorities on Effects of Offshore Wind Development Along the West Coast

NOAA Fisheries seeks to further build its expertise in this emerging ocean use.
October 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Vessels in Neah Bay A newly acquired Makah trawling vessel in Neah Bay, being made ready to fish in the tribal whiting fishery. Credit: J.L. Ise/NOAA Fisheries

Reward Offered for Information on Shooting of Sea Lion Found Alive on Bolsa Chica State Beach

Up to $20,000 for information leading to a civil penalty or criminal conviction.
October 09, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Deceased sea lion on a beach The California sea lion was estimated at about 2 years old when it was found shot in the back at Bolsa Chica State Beach August 7, 2024.

More U.S.-Caught Pacific Bluefin Tuna to Hit U.S. Markets Next Year

Increased catch limits culminate a decade-long international effort to rebuild the once-imperiled species.
October 08, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A school of silvery Pacific bluefin tuna swim underwater, lit from above. Pacific bluefin tuna swim underwater. Credit: Adobe Stock

Federal and Tribal Leaders Celebrate $240 Million for Tribal Hatchery Modernization

NOAA Fisheries and the Bureau of Indian Affairs partner to meet treaty promises and sustain tribal access to salmon.
October 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Group of singers and dancers performing Tulalip tribal youth singers and dancers kicked off the celebration of new federal funding for tribal fish hatcheries.

Final Step in Klamath River Dam Removal Opens Path for Returning Salmon

NOAA Fisheries led coordination efforts to protect water quality.
October 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Aerial view of the Klamath River The removal of four large dams from the Klamath River allows salmon to again reach about 400 miles of their original habitat that had been blocked for many decades. Photo courtesy Jason Hartwick/Swiftwater Films

NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan

The plan outlines actions we can take to enhance industry resilience and competitiveness in the face of climate change and other stressors.
October 01, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
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National
International
Seafood on ice Seafood on ice for display. Credit: Shutterstock