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NOAA Researchers Study Coral Reef Biodiversity Along Hawai'i Coast

Researchers use environmental DNA to identify the species that inhabit the coral reefs around the island of Hawai'i.
April 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Image of NOAA ship on the water NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Credit: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.

Changing Oceanographic Conditions And Environmental Justice Concerns In The Northeast Shelf

The latest State of the Ecosystem Reports highlight fishing communities with environmental justice concerns and potential risks to fishery management from proposed offshore wind energy development.
April 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An image of a fishing boat in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Working with West Coast Tribes to Protect Endangered Species

NOAA Fisheries is dedicated to engaging with federally recognized Tribes on endangered species consultations.
April 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A male salmon swims underwater along a rocky bottom Chinook salmon are an important resource in the Pacific Northwest for many Tribes in the region. Photo Credit: John McMillan

Building Better Chesapeake Bay Programs through Diversity and Inclusion

We emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work from the grants we give to the people we reach.
April 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Several people on a beach lean over to explore the contents of a net Youth examine the contents of a seine net at a NOAA-sponsored environmental literacy summit. Photo by Chesapeake Bay Program/Will Parson.

NOAA Fisheries Designates Critical Habitat for Ringed and Bearded Seals in U.S. Arctic

Designation of critical habitat is required for species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
March 31, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A bearded seal pup A bearded seal pup resting on sea ice. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Shawn Dahle

First Female Deputy Hired for NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Regional Office    

Kim Amendola brings a unique skill set of biology and communications to the leadership role.
March 31, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast

Collecting Data on Diverse West Coast Waters

Tune in and learn what kinds of surveys NOAA Fisheries scientists use to collect data on the breathtaking diversity of West Coast waters.
March 31, 2022 - Podcast ,
West Coast
NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada during 2010 Pacific Hake Inter-Vessel Calibration off Eureka, CA NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada during 2010 Pacific Hake Inter-Vessel Calibration off Eureka, California. Credit: NOAA

Four Deep 7 Bottomfish Projects in Five Days

NOAA scientists strive to advance Deep 7 bottomfish research, life history sampling, and improve deepwater cameras.
March 31, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands

2018 Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States

These national and regional marine mammal stranding overviews detail marine mammal stranding rates, trends, and activities in the United States in a given year. In 2018, there were 7,320 confirmed marine mammal strandings in the United States.
March 31, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Photo of responders collecting biological samples from dead common bottlenose dolphin Responders collect biological samples from a dead common bottlenose dolphin that stranded in Florida. Photo: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute.

Erin Fedewa Tackles Snow Crab Climate Change Mysteries And Growing Up Immersed In Science Through Rural Life

Curiosity and independent thinking lead the way to a STEM career.
March 31, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Erin Fedewa holds up a crab while on a survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries