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Survey to Track Whales and Dolphins in the Mariana Archipelago

From July 9 to August 1, our researchers will conduct the Mariana Archipelago Cetacean Survey aboard the NOAA Ship Sette.
July 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and Management

Partners host national coastal restoration summit - registration open!
July 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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White Abalone: Why You Should Care About This Critter

Learn more about white abalone—a NOAA Fisheries Species in the Spotlight—and a type of endangered marine snail with a rich history.
June 28, 2018 - Feature Story ,
White abalone. Credit: NOAA

Recapping the ECCWO Climate & Oceans Symposium

  Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Cisco Werner.  Across the world, changes in our climate and our oceans are having very real and profound effects on marine ecosystems and the economies that dep
June 28, 2018 - Leadership Message ,
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Saildrone Launch Begins Test to Improve West Coast Fisheries Surveys

Saildrones join NOAA’s West Coast fleet for experimental fisheries surveys.
June 28, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Technicians prepare the first two Saildrones for launch from Neah Bay, Washington.  Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Saildrone Launch Begins Test to Improve West Coast Fisheries Surveys

Two autonomous Saildrones launched from Neah Bay, Washington.
June 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Teams ready a Saildrone for launch from Neah Bay, Wash. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

U.S. Commerce Department Announces Appointments to Regional Fishery Management Councils for 2018

The Secretary announces the appointment of 30 members to the eight regional fishery management councils
June 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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New Report Evaluating U.S. Shellfish Aquaculture Permitting Systems Now Available

New report reviews 22 federal, state, and local shellfish aquaculture permitting systems and makes recommendations to improve permitting efficiencies.
June 27, 2018 - News ,
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Unusual Mortality Events for Large Whales, Ice Seals Closed

When there is a large die-off of marine mammals, experts from NOAA Fisheries and our partners try to identify the reasons for what's known as an Unusual Mortality Event, or UME. Unfortunately, in about half of UMEs, a cause is never determined.
June 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Officers to Conduct Patrols During Halibut Fishing Opening

With a short halibut season, OLE hopes to assist with compliance to ensure fishery sustainability.
June 26, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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