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Woods Hole Science Aquarium to Temporarily Close May 1

The aquarium is closed for repairs.
April 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A spikey light blue shrimp in a brown ceramic water pipe on a gravel bottom faces the camera A mantis shrimp on display in the woods Hole Science Aquarium. Credit: Robert Michelson

Mother Monk Seal Births Pup in Waikīkī for the Second Time

RK96 (Kaiwi) has given birth to a pup at Kaimana Beach, Oʻahu. Give the pair at least 150 feet of space as they nurse in the area for the next 5–7 weeks. 
April 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Mother seal with new born pup (in black) resting on a busy beach on a sunny day. Hawaiian monk seal RK96 (Kaiwi) and her newborn pup. Credit: Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response

Women's History Month: Talking with Gabrielle Clardy

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our women scientists to talk about their science journey, what they love most about their job or career, what advice they have for the next generation of women scientists, and more. Let's meet Gabrielle Clardy.
March 29, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Gabi Clardy wears a mask, snorkel, and black dive skin while swimming at the surface of a shallow water area. There is sand beneath her and the water is crystal blue. She is looking at the camera and her right hand is giving the “peace” sign while holding a small red underwater camera.

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Shares Biennial Report to Congress

Update describes work on fisheries science, oyster restoration, environmental education, climate, observations, and more.
March 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A river meanders past residential areas, marshes, forests, and agricultural operations. The Mattaponi River in Virginia flows into the York River, which is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Photo: Chesapeake Bay Program.

Women's History Month: Talking with Catherine Foley

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our women scientists to talk about their science journey, what they love most about their job or career, what advice they have for the next generation of women scientists, and more. Let's meet Catherine Foley.
March 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Catherine Foley wears a fleece ear and head band, sunglasses, orange winter foul weather jacket and a personal floatation device while holding a wind measuring instrument in her right hand. Behind her is a large colony of penguins. There are snow-covered mountains in the background and the sky is clouded over. Some of the clouds are low and hide the mountain tops.

Fishadelphia: Connecting Communities with Fresh Seafood

Fishadelphia is a community-supported fishery that brings fresh, local seafood to economically and culturally diverse communities in Philadelphia.
March 14, 2023 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
The Fishadelphia team. The Fishadelphia team. Credit: Dr. Talia Young.

NOAA Workshops Deliver Teaching Tools to Educators

This winter’s workshops run by the NOAA Environmental Science Training Center in Maryland highlighted using real-world science concepts in K-12 education.
March 10, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A man standing at a podium, with a large video screen as a backdrop, speaks to a room of people seated at round tables ESTC workshops bring educators together to hear from environmental education experts. The winter workshops provide educators with innovative teaching ideas and up-to-date science. Photo: NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office/NOAA Fisheries.

Meet Darius Johnson, Academic Programs Office Coordinator

Our new Academic Programs Office coordinator is excited to make a difference in the lives of students underrepresented in the marine and environmental sciences. He shares what Black History Month means to him.
February 10, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A black man wearing sunglasses, t-shirt, shorts, and sandals leans his back against a patio railing. In the background are tropical plants and palm trees, roof tops, and forested mountains. Darius Johnson in St. Lucia. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Darius Johnson

Kitt The Harbor Seal Has Died

Wildlife medical specialists continue to look for what caused her death.
February 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A young woman crouches on the step of a cement saltwater pool, holding a stick with a rubber target on its end. At her feet, two harbor seals await rewards as they respond to her whistle and touch the target with their noses. Aquarium staffer Sarah Shea training harbor seals Bubba (center) and Kitt (lower center) in the summer of 2022 at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Katie Dever

Now Available: 2023 Share the Shore & Sea Calendar

Organize your year and enjoy marine wildlife art in our 2023 Share the Shore & Sea Calendar, which is now available to download and print at home.
January 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Art work - viewing a sea turtle from a distance. Mary C., Grade 9, American Samoa · Sea Turtle · Paint