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Caught in the Waves: The Cost of Getting Too Close to Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is helping Hawaiian spinner dolphins catch up on some much needed rest.
October 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two Hawaiian spinner dolphins swim side-by-side at the surface of the water.

Science: The Secret Ingredient Behind Sustainable Seafood

Science supports healthy seafood harvests and thriving fishing communities today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Staff from New England-based local seafood restaurant Row 34 visited NOAA Fisheries in Woods Hole to learn more.
October 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
Seven people pose for a group photo under the NOAA sign at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brianna Shaughnessy

Michigan Tribe to Restore Fish Passage for Native Great Lakes Fish Species

With NOAA funds, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will remove 12 fish passage barriers at road-stream crossings on their traditional lands. They will also investigate fish passage options for lake sturgeon at two hydroelectric dams.
October 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Fishery biologists Tim Cwalinski from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (left) and Brett Fessell from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (right ) cradle a 140-plus pound female lake sturgeon sampled during spring spawning surveys in the Black River, Cheboygan County. Credit: Grand Traverse Band Restoration Section. Fishery biologists Tim Cwalinski from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (left) and Brett Fessell from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (right ) cradle a 140-plus pound female lake sturgeon sampled during spring spawning surveys in the Black River, Cheboygan County. Credit: Grand Traverse Band Restoration Section.

Connecting Aquaculture Enthusiasts from Across the World

Ketchikan, Alaska hosts the third annual Seagriculture, USA International Seaweed Conference.
October 21, 2024 - News ,
Alaska
Buildings on the edge of an inlet in Ketchikan, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries The annual Seagriculture, USA Conference took place in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Protecting and Restoring Habitat in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula

Healthy wetlands and oyster reefs support fish, wildlife, and communities.
October 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An aerial view of marshes in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia Wetlands provide a buffer from wave energy for shorelines and communities behind them. But sea level rise, storms, and other challenges are causing wetlands to erode. We’re working to restore these important habitats. Photo: Chesapeake Bay Program/Will Parson.

Celebrating Oysters During Oyster Week

It's Oyster Week 2024! We're celebrating by honoring one of our favorite shellfish all week with special features.
October 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
Oyster reef (Credit: Adobe Stock) An oyster reef with lush greenery in the background. Credit: Adobe Stock

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

Looking to the Future, Living in the Present: Supporting a Thriving and Resilient Seafood Industry

Fall is a good time to pause and reflect—not just on the past, but also on what lies ahead. Assistant Administrator, Janet Coit, shares her thoughts on how NOAA Fisheries is working to ensure a bright future for the seafood community.
October 15, 2024 - Leadership Message ,
National
Fisherman offloading catch at dock. A fisherman unloading their catch at dock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Outstanding Habitat Champion Recognized Through 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award

Damon Moore received the national award for his exceptional work protecting and restoring Florida coastal ecosystems.
October 10, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
A man holding a glass award stands next to a woman in front of a stage

Squid: More than Just Calamari

A team of food scientists are working to reduce food waste—starting with squid wings.
October 10, 2024 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A chef prepares various finger foods made from squid fins in the Dr. Matthew Highlands Food Pilot Plant in Hitchner Hall at the University of Maine. A chef prepares various finger foods made from squid fins in the Dr. Matthew Highlands Food Pilot Plant in Hitchner Hall at the University of Maine. Several chefs were invited to create dishes as part of a research project to develop new frozen foods made from squid fins. Photo courtesy of the University of Maine.