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The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
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50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

Key Southern California Rockfish Species Survive Capture Over the Longer-term Following Release

New study tracked released fish for weeks to months afterwards, finds most recover.
October 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Cowcod underwater Cowcod dwell at depths up to 1,500 feet or more where they experience the high pressure of the surrounding water. Scientists attached tags to some fish to track their survival. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/SWFSC/Fisheries Research Division

Colorful New Book Engages Students as Rockfish Stewards

The volume, which highlights bocaccio and yelloweye rockfish as ecological building blocks, is now available to regional schools.
September 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
School of bocaccio A type of rockfish, bocaccio take 20 years to mature and can live longer than 120 years. Credit: Adam Obaza/Paua Marine Research Group.

Local Divers Plunge into Puget Sound to Count Endangered Rockfish

Survey gives divers key role in annual search for rockfish “jackpot.”
June 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
School of rockfish swimming underwater A large school of young-of-the-year rockfish swims off Whidbey Island in Washington. Photo by Tabitha Jacobs-Mangiafico

Protected Waters Foster Resurgence of West Coast Rockfish

West Coast rockfish species have multiplied rapidly in large marine protected areas off Southern California.
September 20, 2017 - News ,
West Coast
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It Takes a Community

Working with anglers to recover threatened Puget Sound rockfish
July 06, 2016 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Rockfish popping eyes Rockfish are susceptible to barotrauma when brought to the surface, with symptoms including "pop–eye". Photo: NOAA Fisheries