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Shasta River Habitat Restoration Builds Salmon’s Resilience to Rising Temperatures

A NOAA-supported project in California restores high-quality, cold-water habitat for salmon, boosting their resilience to rising temperatures due to climate change.
July 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two people in construction hats and vests working in a field in front of a piece of heavy machinery Fence installation along a tributary of the Shasta River. Credit: Erika Nortemann.

NOAA Fisheries To Phase Out Salmon Production At Little Port Walter Research Station

While steps will be taken in the next few weeks to begin winding down operations, fish returns are expected for several years after production ends.
June 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of the Little Port Walter Marine Research Station, with a rainbow and mountains in the background, viewed from the water.

NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Proposal to Close Commercial Salmon Fishing in the Cook Inlet EEZ

Council recommended measure responds to court ruling requiring Federal management of EEZ waters in Cook Inlet.
June 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Amendment 14 map

A Sustainable Seafood Sampler from Coast to Coast

The United States has sustainable seafood choices for every occasion. Learn more about some regional favorites and find a new recipe for your next summer celebration.
May 19, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
A table with a variety of fish and shellfish dishes An array of fish and shellfish dishes. Credit: iStock.

Community Steps Up to Continue Yukon River Salmon Research During Pandemic

Local fishermen team up with scientists to find out why Chinook salmon returns to the Yukon River are declining.
May 19, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of two technicians in a boat recording information on a tablet. Technicians Debbie and Boyo Alstrom, Alakanuk, AK, record information from salmon sampling. Credit: Tom Parker

Continuing Species in the Spotlight Initiative Empowers NOAA Fisheries' Endangered Species Conservation Efforts

NOAA Fisheries releases new five-year action plans to continue the momentum to save nine critically endangered species.
April 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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West Coast
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Large black and white sea turtle swims in the blue ocean with yellow and black striped fish The Pacific leatherback sea turtles have existed in their current form without scales and a hard shell since the age of the dinosaurs, but threats from bycatch, egg harvesting, and degradation of nesting habit have made this species endangered. Photo credit Jason Isley, Scubazoo.

Warming Ocean Will Challenge Snake River Salmon Survival in Coming Decades, New Research Shows

Even large populations may face a high risk of extinction by the 2060s.
February 18, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
chinook salmon

Distribution And Abundance Of Forage Fish In Arctic And Sub-Arctic Waters Affected By Warming Ocean Conditions

A long-term study shows shifts in important prey for commercial fish, marine mammals, and seabirds in the eastern Bering Sea.
January 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of workers on a boat deck with a surface trawl net.

Protecting the Critical Value of Nearshore Habitat

NOAA Fisheries asks project proponents to avoid further loss of key salmon habitat.
November 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Panoramic view of tidal estuary Nearshore waters in the tidal estuary where the Nisqually River enters Puget Sound.

Small Genetic Difference Determines Chinook Salmon Migration Timing, New Study Shows

Klamath River findings inform salmon conservation and recovery.
October 29, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Klamath River from the air The Klamath River reaches the ocean in Northern California. It was once the third-largest salmon river on the West Coast. Photo by Thomas Dunklin.