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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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College Students Head to Woods Hole for Summer of Science

PEP is a project of the Woods Hole Diversity Initiative, founded in 2004 by the six scientific institutions in Woods Hole to attract and retain a more diverse workforce, one that reflects the changing demographics of the nation and the world. This year PEP is also celebrating its 10th anniversary with a workshop and weekend of activities June 27-29.
May 15, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Students examining map and taking notes as part of the PEP program.

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
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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
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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
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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
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Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Implementation Plans Released

Regional and national plans identify priority ecosystem-based fishery management actions and milestones for the next five years.
May 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
National
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Rebuilding More Resilient Salt Marsh at Quonochontaug Pond

Faced with accelerating sea level rise and more frequent coastal storms, a vulnerable salt marsh gets a boost through a NOAA-funded resiliency project.
May 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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NOAA Honors Wetland Conservation Leader at 30th Annual National Wetlands Awards

Dr. Joel Gerwein of the California State Coastal Conservancy receives National Wetlands Award for his efforts to protect and restore coastal ecosystems.
May 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
National
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