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Aerial Images Document Southern Resident Killer Whale J17’s Continued Decline

Scientists collect high-resolution aerial images of Southern Residents, documenting changes in their body condition.
May 16, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Releases Report to Congress

Biennial update describes work on fisheries science, oyster restoration, and much more.
May 16, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A kayaker paddles by a day marker at sunrise

6 Reasons Why Alaska’s Aleutian Islands Are A Hot Spot For Sea Life

The Aleutian Islands are a remarkable place, with a rich diversity of life. Here are six cool facts about this remote area of Alaska.
May 16, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Adak Island with mountains in the background

White Abalone Spawning Produces 25 Million Eggs for Captive Breeding Program

A stunning spawning success in the White Abalone Captive Breeding program caught NOAA Fisheries scientists and their research partners by surprise this past April.
May 16, 2019 - News ,
West Coast

NOAA Reports Second Dead Large Whale in Turnagain Arm

For Safety Reasons, NOAA Cautions Against Public Approaching Whale by Land or Water
May 15, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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10 Ways Red King Crabs Rule

Red king crab support important commercial fisheries off Alaska. Here are a few other things you may not know about them.
May 15, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Crab in water with front legs extended

Partnering to Protect and Study Monk Seals and Sea Turtles: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Field Camps 2019

The NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette is departing on May 15th for a 27-day research expedition throughout the main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to support research and recovery of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and threatened green sea turtle.
May 14, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Field camp tents on the shoreline at Laysan island, a small dingy in the water.

7 Reasons Why Size Matters for Halibut

Alaskan halibut are a remarkable fish. They can grow to be very large, and the bigger they are the better!
May 14, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Flat fish swimming in open water near seafloor

Meet Fisheries Biologist Jay Orr

Meet NOAA Fisheries Biologist Jay Orr. He's made some remarkable discoveries in the deep waters off Alaska.
May 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Meet Fisheries Biologist Thomas Piecuch

Meet NOAA fisheries biologist Thomas Piecuch. Thomas works as a liaison for the North Pacific Fishery Observer Program in Alaska’s remote Dutch Harbor, America’s biggest and busiest fishing port.
May 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Man wearing black beanie and coat with snow capped mountain in background.