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Smaller Female North Atlantic Right Whales Have Fewer Calves: Declining Body Size May Contribute to Low Birth Rates

Aerial photos reveal that body size of North Atlantic right whales is related to the number of calves they produce.
May 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Photograph from the North Atlantic right whale Catalog #3560 of "Snow Cone," a North Atlantic right whale sighted December 2, 2021 that was entangled in gear and with a new calf. Photo credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission taken under NOAA permit 20556. North Atlantic right whale Catalog #3560 ‘Snow Cone’ sighted December 2, 2021 entangled and with a new calf. Photo credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission taken under NOAA permit 20556.

“Dive Into the Issue”: Visualizing Climate Change with Melissa Karp

Explore how NOAA Fisheries’ new, interactive fisheries data portal shows how specific marine species’ locations have shifted over time, which may be in response to climate change. This tool can help us better understand and respond to these changes.
April 19, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
A visualization of the species richness (predicted number of species by location) from annual Gulf of Alaska survey trawl data. A visualization of the species richness (predicted number of species by location) from annual Gulf of Alaska survey trawl data.

New Approach To Evaluate Fish Stock Productivity Under Changing Climate Conditions

Scientists see an overall decline in Pacific cod and pollock productivity in the Gulf of Alaska as compared to recent decades.
December 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
fishing boats, dutch harbor, Alaska and fog

On the Water: A Look at Life as an Observer

Fisheries observers play a vital role in gathering the data needed to ensure the sustainability of our marine resources.
October 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Boats in a harbor at sunrise Harbor at sunrise. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Lee Benaka

Four Endangered North Pacific Right Whales Spotted in the Gulf of Alaska

Biologists were able to collect valuable data on these rare animals during a special whale survey in August.
September 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Tail of one north Pacific right whale shown as it dives next to second whale with head above water.

Discovering Deep-Sea Sponges in Alaska

Hundreds of species have yet to be described in the ecosystems that support Alaska’s valuable commercial fisheries.
September 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Underwater photo of a pink fish hiding inside a conical yellow sponge. A pregnant sharpchin rockfish shelters within a sponge on the seafloor off Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Multi-Year Effort To Observe Seafloor Habitats And Learn More About Deep-sea Corals And Sponges In Alaska

The four-year Alaska Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Initiative is part of an effort to improve our understanding of deep-sea coral communities and aid resource managers in developing and evaluating management options for these valuable habitats.
August 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Underwater photo of orange and white striped rockfish and sea urchins congregating around a large red tree coral on the seafloor. Rockfish and sea urchins congregate around a large red tree coral (Primnoa pacifica) in the Gulf of Alaska. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Predicting Future Fish Productivity by Better Understanding the Role of Habitat in the Life of a Fish

This innovative modeling approach considers links between environmental variables and local habitat impacts on overall fish productivity.
August 03, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Infographic of an underwater habitat with coral, rocks, starfish, fish, a bowhead whale and hexagons showing relationships between pH, temperature, salinity etc. and transfer advection of krill - created by Rebecca White, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Habitat includes environmental conditions like water temperatures and salinity and this affects the distribution of fish, crabs, marine mammals and their prey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Low-Fat Diet Possible Culprit in Poor Survival of Young Pollock Born 2013

A case study of Alaska pollock born in 2013 provides valuable insight on how diet and habitat influence survival of this commercially valuable fish.
July 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Infographic showing that pollock that eat low quality prey build insufficient energy reserves to survive winter, while pollock who consume high quality prey do build sufficient energy reserves for winter.

Experts Collaborate on Mission to Document Protected Species

Scientists collect valuable data on marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles during the first part of a survey off the southeast coast of the United States.
July 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) cruises just under the surface after having taken a breath. A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) cruises just under the surface after having taken a breath. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Richard Holt (Permit #21938)