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GulfCorps Program Adds 100 More Young Adults Ready to Restore Gulf Coast Habitat

The third year of NOAA’s conservation corps program in the Gulf of Mexico recently kicked off, creating jobs and training the next generation to restore coastal habitat, fisheries, and wildlife.
November 06, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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U.S.-Caught Sharks Are a Sustainable Food Choice

While overfishing has greatly depleted some shark populations overseas, U.S. shark fisheries are some of the most sustainable in the world.
October 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pelagic Blacktip shark in open water. Pelagic blacktip shark in open water. Credit: Madelein_Wolf/Getty Images

10 Things You Should Know About North Atlantic Right Whales

The endangered North Atlantic right whale population has been steadily declining for nearly the past decade. Today, researchers estimate that only about 360 right whales are left. Learn more about what we are doing and what you can do to help save right whales.
October 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Restored Corals are Thriving Three Years after Hurricane Matthew

Monitoring shows 90 percent survival rate for restored corals in Puerto Rico.
October 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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How Retention Limits Help Us Sustainably Manage Shark Fisheries

Hear from a shark management expert about how NOAA Fisheries uses retention limits to maximize fishing opportunities while preventing overfishing.
October 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Eat Your Way to a Healthier You, Me, Country, and Planet

Dr. Michael Rubino, Senior Advisor for Seafood Strategy at NOAA Fisheries, discusses why seafood is good for our health, nation, and planet.
Six grilled Hog Island oysters drizzled in barbecue chipotle butter, on a serving dish with two small forks.

Serving Up Seafood: National Seafood Month

Join us for National Seafood Month 2019 and learn how we work to support healthy, sustainable seafood all year round.
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$24.8 Million Awarded to Restore Coastal Wetlands in Louisiana

Through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program, NOAA works to bolster resilient coastal communities and support healthy, sustainable fisheries in Louisiana.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Submit a Quote: Gulf Pelagic Longliners Can Help Restore Fish Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Restoration project offers pelagic longline vessel owners incentives to help restore fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more and submit a quote to participate no later than October 23.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Commerce Secretary Announces Fishery Disaster Determinations

The Secretary of Commerce has determined that a commercial fishery failure due to a fishery resource disaster occurred for multiple fisheries between 2017 and 2019 in Alaska, California, Georgia, and South Carolina.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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