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Meet the Aquaculture Scientist Growing Fish, Marine Worms and Sea Vegetables Together

Catch up with Mike Acquafredda on a sustainable way to grow fish, what he’s learned at our Howard Lab, and what’s next for him.
September 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Scientist holding tray of sea beans.

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)

Does Rebuilding an Island Rebuild Fish Habitat?

Scientists from the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office are investigating whether fish are using restored areas at Maryland’s Poplar Island.
December 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A man and a woman, both wearing hip waders, work with a fyke net at the edge of a marsh. Scientists retrieve fish caught in a fyke net near Poplar Island to record species, number, and lengths. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office

Research Addresses Need for Bottom Trawl Survey Gear Standardization

Fishermen and researchers collaborate on a study that evaluates the use of a restrictor rope on bottom trawl surveys and its impacts on catch.
July 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
hree people standing on deck of a trawl fishing vessel posing for a picture as they sort catch on a sorting table.

Fish Passage Inspired by Nature on the Cape Fear River, North Carolina

To improve fish passage, Cape Fear River Watch and partners have made a series of upgrades to a fishway originally designed to mimic natural river habitat.
May 16, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Aerial view of before and after photo of the original nature-like fishway at Cape Fear Lock and Dam Number 1 (2013) and modified nature-like fishway. (2021) Aerial view of the original nature-like fishway at Cape Fear Lock and Dam Number 1 in 2013, and the modified nature-like fishway in 2021. The red lines indicate the rock arches constructed below the crest of the dam structure. The red circles indicate the staggered pools which form three pathways through the fishway. Credit: U.S. Army Corps and Cape Fear River Watch.

Tracking Fish in the Chesapeake Bay Helps Researchers and Resource Managers

Acoustic receivers in the Chesapeake Bay help scientists track when and where tagged fish spend time.
March 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Map of three arrays of acoustic telemetry receivers in the Chesapeake Bay The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and partners operate three arrays of acoustic telemetry receivers in the Chesapeake Bay.

Climate Change Is Already Affecting Chesapeake Bay Fisheries

As climate change affects habitats, fisheries species face change, too.
September 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Dead trees are visible in a marshy area. As salt water intrudes into marshy areas, some trees are unable to survive. Photo by Alison Hammer.

Using Science to Support the Chesapeake Bay’s Rockfish Population

The population of striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay has declined. NOAA and our partners are using science to learn why—and to help these fish rebound.
April 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
On a boat, a woman wearing a camouflage jacket and thick orange gloves holds a large striped bass A volunteer moves a fish during an annual striped bass survey. Photo by Chesapeake Bay Program.

Reopening Cape Fear River to Migration Benefits Both Fish and People

NOAA and partners’ work to restore North Carolina’s Cape Fear River will provide cleaner water and healthier habitat for migratory fish, while in turn supporting local communities and businesses.
May 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
2019striper-fest_750x500_NC.jpg The StriperFest fishing competition is one of countless recreational opportunities on the Cape Fear River. Credit: Alan Cradick.

Northeast Summer Flounder and Atlantic Striped Bass Assessments Completed

In the northeast, new stock assessments of summer flounder and striped bass are ready for use by fishery managers in the region. Both are “benchmarks,” which are the most complex and thorough form of assessment.
March 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Striped bass, silver fish with lateral strips down the sides.