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Stranding Network Partners Successfully Relocate Trapped Mother and Dolphin Calf in Louisiana

Stranding experts monitored the pair for more than a year until the calf was old enough to be moved.
July 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
two dolphins swim at the surface of dark blue water. A mother and dolphin calf trapped in a tidal pond system near Grand Isle, Louisiana for over a year were recently tagged and relocated to open water. The pair became trapped in the tidal pond system after Hurricane Ida. Multiple partners from the Louisiana Marine Mammal Stranding Network coordinated the effort. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #24359)

StoryMap: Explore Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Expeditions in the Gulf of Mexico

Learn about expeditions informing restoration of habitats injured in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
July 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A screenshot of the NOAA mesophotic and deep benthic communities restoration StoryMap

Smalltooth Sawfish and Climate Change: Impacts of Habitat Loss on Range and Distribution

Unpredictable weather patterns, warming ocean temperatures, and rising sea levels caused by climate change reduce available habitat for the endangered smalltooth sawfish.
July 18, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast

More Than $910,000 Recommended for Ruth Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grants Projects

Projects will develop novel restoration and intervention methods to promote resilient coral ecosystems in a changing climate.
July 18, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
West Coast
National
Orange-brown branching coral mixed in with light tan feather-like coral on a sandy seafloor Restored staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) at Looe Key reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Staghorn coral, along with elkhorn coral and star corals, built Caribbean coral reefs over the last 5,000 years. NOAA Fisheries and partners are using a variety of innovative techniques to study, protect, and restore these threatened corals. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey

Two NOAA Programs Support Restoration After Coastal Pollution

NOAA is “Growing Habitat Together” through the Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration and the Deepwater Horizon programs.
July 18, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
a marsh is shown with 3 boats going down a river with a wake behind them Healthy habitats are vital to our nation’s fisheries and protected species—and to our vibrant coastal economies. (Credit: State of Louisiana)

Celebrating 30 Years of Atlantic Shark Management

NOAA Fisheries is celebrating 30 years of managing Atlantic shark species.
July 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Graphic showing multiple shark species underwater.

Meet Matthew W. Johnson, Habitat Ecology Branch Chief

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Dr. Matthew Johnson.
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A man in scuba gear climbs out of bright blue water onto a boat. Matt returning from a long hard day of diving. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Sharpen Your Shark Facts

Celebrate 30 years of federal Atlantic shark fisheries management with new fin-tastic shark facts each week this summer!
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Close-up of Great White Shark

Atlantic Sharks: 30 Years of Successes and Lessons

NOAA Fisheries has successfully managed Atlantic highly migratory sharks for 30 years. Learn about some of the challenges of assessing shark stocks and combatting misinformation about sharks.
July 13, 2023 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two blacktip sharks swimming Blacktip sharks. Credit: iStock.

Community Comes Together to Replant a Restored Marsh in North Carolina

Marsh restoration in the Cape Fear River Basin is helping to improve water quality and offer storm protection.
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
a marsh with juvenile plants is shown with multiple volunteers in the background New plants are shown in the Carolina Beach marsh area (NOAA Fisheries)