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Helping Growers Permit Aquaculture Farms on the West Coast

To help West Coast seafood farmers get the permits they need, NOAA developed a series of guides to help growers navigate state, federal, and local aquaculture permitting.
April 02, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Eugenio Piñeiro Soler, Assistant Administrator of Fisheries, stands in boots on the tidal flats of an oyster farm in Washington. Eugenio Piñeiro Soler, Assistant Administrator of Fisheries, visits an oyster farm in Washington. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

50 Years of Environmental Data Can Predict Health and Strandings of Sea Lions Pups in California

Scientists use decades of research to make connections between environmental conditions and malnourished sea lions pups along the California coast.
March 27, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A California sea lion mother rests on a sandy beach with her head up, eyes closed, and standing on her flippers, while her pup lies across her belly. Behind her are more sea lions and the water's edge. A California sea lion with her pup on the beach at San Miguel Island. Photo taken under NOAA Fisheries Permit #16087. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Record 30,000 Endangered Central California Coast Coho Salmon Return to Mendocino Coast Rivers

Back-to-back record spawning seasons suggest that reconnecting tributaries and restoring salmon habitat is supporting Central California Coast Coho population growth. NOAA has funded more than 100 restoration projects on the Mendocino Coast.
March 26, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A large green-ish fish with a red stripe and black spots swims in a shallow, rocky stream Adult CCC coho spawning at Neefus Gulch. Trout Unlimited removed a fish passage barrier at this location with NOAA funding in 2024. Credit: Christie Hemm Klok/Trout Unlimited

Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
March 23, 2026 - Feature Story ,
An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 23–27, 2026.

Cells and Shells: New Research into Early Oyster Development Gives Insight into Potential Sterility Methods

A new study could pave the way for new oyster sterility induction techniques, creating hardier and more resilient oysters.
March 13, 2026 - News ,
A view of oyster embryos under a microscope. Cleavage-stage oyster embryos. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet OoNee, Sea Urchin Ranchers in Oregon

NOAA’s Tide to Table series profiles members of the aquaculture community who provide valuable jobs and access to fresh, sustainably sourced American seafood.
March 04, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Two men, one in a grey long sleave and one in a blue camo long sleave, smile for the camera. OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch co-founders Brad Bailey (left) and Aaron Huang (right) with their innovative sea urchin raceways. Credit: OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch

Show Seafood Some Love and Get Heart Healthy!

U.S. seafood is sustainably produced, so it’s good for the planet. But did you know that it’s also good for your heart?
February 11, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A graphic with pink and red background with a NOAA logo and decorative hearts in the bottom left corner. Text reads: "Get Heart-Healthy with Seafood" and there is a large heart graphic filled with a photo of a shrimp and vegetable bake.

NOAA Fisheries Launches Underwater Glider Challenge in Hawai‘i

NOAA Fisheries is leading a major effort to evaluate how next-generation ocean gliders can transform ocean monitoring and marine mammal conservation, while also benefitting U.S. fishermen and ocean industries.
February 05, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Autonomous underwater glider floating in circular pool in an oudoor lab. An underwater glider ballasting (stabilizing) at the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, in preparation for the 2026 glider challenge. Credit: NOAA Fisheries