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NOAA Enforcement Taking Action Against Charter Halibut Fishing Violators

Snapshot of NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement efforts on compliance in the charter halibut fishing industry in Alaska and taking enforcement action when appropriate.
August 02, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Researcher Combines Fisheries and Acoustics for Beaufort Sea Project

For three weeks this August, acoustics researcher Jennifer Johnson will be combining her fishery biology and acoustics expertise to study fish in the Beaufort Sea, off the northern coast of Alaska, and Canada's Yukon and Northwest Territories. Johnson w
August 01, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Aerial view of water sampling, crane lowering equipment off the side of the vessel.

Announcing the 2018 Habitat Month Photo Contest Winners!

The 2018 NOAA Habitat Month digital photo contest recognized photographers who have captured beautiful and captivating images of the habitats we and our partners are working to conserve, protect and restore.
July 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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Horseshoe Crabs: Managing a Resource for Birds, Bait, and Blood

Because horseshoe crabs are so important as a food source for shorebirds, as bait, and for human health, their harvest is closely managed.
July 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Observer Provider Options Expand for Atlantic Sea Scallop Vessels

Industry-Funded Scallop Observers Available from MRAG Americas, Inc.
July 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Orange basket on side next to a pile of sea scallops.

Partnering on Coral Reef Restoration

The Coral Restoration Foundation is a collaboration machine—focusing on active reef restoration, scientific research, and education.
July 30, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
CRF_jessica_levy.jpg CRF's Jessica Levy Brings New Corals to Plant on the Reef Image. Credit: Zach Ransom/Coral Restoration Foundation.

Innovative Technology Promises Fast, Cost-Efficient Age Data for Fisheries Management

New technology promises fast age data.
July 30, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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$1.2 Million in Funding for Partners Working in NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas

NOAA announces $1.2 million in funding for habitat restoration in seven Habitat Focus Areas.
July 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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Researchers Demonstrate Shark Vertebral Band Pairs Are Related to Growth, Not Time

Previous methods underestimate shark ages.
July 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Dusky shark

The Power of Partnerships

Partners are key to habitat conservation!
July 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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