Videos and images from advanced underwater cameras are a critical component of collecting data. We use this information to make informed management decisions for marine species and habitat.
A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about using illegal eel smuggling operation, scientists using AI to better understand monk seals, and funding announcements tied to climate resiliency and helping coastal communities.
Nearly 80 cold-stunned sea turtles—named after Taylor Swift songs—were transported from New England to rehabilitation facilities on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. They will be brought back to health before being released.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season had a profound impact on recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, presenting new challenges to coastal communities. Learn how business owners, marine ecosystems, and recreational fishing seasons were affected.
NOAA Fisheries and partners examined the global extinction risk and biodiversity loss of sharks and rays. While they’re in bad shape globally, countries with sustainably managed fisheries like the United States may provide a safe place to survive.
The GulfCorps, a program managed by NOAA and The Nature Conservancy, helps restore Gulf Coast habitat and provides young people with a pathway to environmental careers. Meet GulfCorps alumnus Alexis Powell and learn how the program transformed her life.
The GulfCorps, a program managed by NOAA and The Nature Conservancy, helps restore Gulf Coast habitat and provides young people with a pathway to environmental careers. Meet GulfCorps alumnus Connor Robison and learn how the program transformed his life.