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NOAA and State of Alaska Release Summary Report for Aquaculture Opportunity Area Spatial Planning Workshops

Summary report presents key outputs from a two-part workshop series focused on Aquaculture Opportunity Area spatial planning in Alaska state waters.
August 14, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Oysters being farmed by Alaska Shellfish Farms in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Oysters being farmed by Alaska Shellfish Farms in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Jennifer Ferdinand Named Alaska Fisheries Science Center Deputy Director

Ferdinand to begin new position on August 12.
August 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Portrait of a scientist wearing a backpack on a sidewalk in the city

Ship Strike Suspected as Cause of Death of Two Whales in Alaska

For one humpback whale the injuries were consistent with a ship strike, the other is still undergoing review.
August 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Humpback whale stranded on a rocky beach Alaska Stranding Network members examined a young, male humpback whale (2024097) on July 8, 2024 near Elfin Cove. Members included a veterinarian with Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services and a biologist with Glacier Bay National Park. Credit: Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services.

Celebrating National Intern Day at NOAA Fisheries!

Meet the college interns supporting NOAA Fisheries across the country.
July 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
Southeast
Rob Harper stands on a boat in diving gear in the middle of vibrant blue waters Rob Harper stands on a boat in diving gear in the middle of vibrant blue waters. Photo courtesy of Rob Harper.

Summer News Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about a new oyster hatchery, living shorelines in South Carolina, and more.
July 25, 2024 - Podcast ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
National
Hand made coral nurseries to restore coral reefs Coral nurseries are one tool NOAA uses to restore reefs, which are vital habitats for many managed seafood species. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Emily Mailman, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist for the NOAA Restoration Center

Emily supports habitat restoration and community resilience in Alaska.
July 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Emily at Tern Lake in Moose Pass, Alaska. Credit: Emily Mailman/NOAA Emily at Tern Lake in Moose Pass, Alaska. Credit: Emily Mailman/NOAA

Determining Shark Ages With Eye Lenses

Radiocarbon Dating Techniques Used to Estimate Ages.
July 24, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Shark eye lens on a blue background An eye lens collected from a Pacific sleeper shark for analysis to determine the shark’s age. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Innovative Technology Helps Scientists Better Estimate Ages of Long-Lived Rockfish

Scientists are able to evaluate more data in less time to support sustainable Alaska Fisheries.
July 24, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Northern rockfish profile

Study Reveals Link Between Shark Physical Traits and Ecology

Accurate drawings provide insight into the lifestyle of sharks.
July 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Scientist holding up gills from a shark The gill lamellae of a Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) on one gill arch. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jennifer Bigman

July 4th Means Freedom for Humpback Whale Near Valdez, Alaska

U.S. Coast Guard and NOAA team up to free entangled whale.
July 19, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
NOAA Fisheries large whale entanglement response expert John Moran approaches the entangled humpback with a specialized pole in an attempt to cut the lines binding the whale. NOAA Fisheries large whale entanglement response expert John Moran approaches the entangled humpback with a specialized pole in an attempt to cut the lines binding the whale. Taken under NOAA Permit No. 24359. Credit: NOAA/Ed Lyman