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Fish Out of Water: How Capture Affects Sablefish Health, Reflexes, and Survival

New insight on mortality of sablefish returned to sea will inform sustainable management of a valuable Alaska fishery adapting to change.
July 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of a group of young sablefish swimming above a gravel sea floor. Young sablefish. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Public–Private Partnership Remains Key to the Annual Bottomfish Survey in Hawaiʻi

The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center continues to rely on its strong partnership with the local fishing community to complete the annual Deep 7 Bottomfish survey.
July 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A cooperative research fisher conducts hook-and-line sampling operations in the Alenuihaha channel between Maui and Hawaii island. A cooperative research fisher conducts hook-and-line sampling operations in the Alenuihaha channel between Maui and Hawaii island. Photo: Pacific Islands Fisheries Group.

As Marine Fish Shift With Climate Change, Scientists Work Across Borders to Ensure Sustainability

U.S. and Russian scientists are working together to provide survey information critical for sustainable management of economically valuable Bering Sea fisheries.
June 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of scientists sorting and measuring fish from baskets on a boat deck. NOAA Fisheries scientists sort samples collected during an eastern Bering Sea fisheries survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Celebrate Pride Month with NOAA Fisheries

Meet some of our colleagues across the country and learn more about how they contribute to NOAA Fisheries' mission.
June 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Humpback whale under rainbow Humpback whale under a rainbow. Credit: Shutterstock

Surveys Will Collect Data Crucial for Managing Alaska Fisheries and Monitoring Alaska Marine Ecosystems

NOAA Fisheries kicks off summer and fall surveys.
May 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of Bering sea with seabirds on the surface and a rainbow on the horizon.

Community Steps Up to Continue Yukon River Salmon Research During Pandemic

Local fishermen team up with scientists to find out why Chinook salmon returns to the Yukon River are declining.
May 19, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of two technicians in a boat recording information on a tablet. Technicians Debbie and Boyo Alstrom, Alakanuk, AK, record information from salmon sampling. Credit: Tom Parker

U.S. and Russian Scientists Partner to Study Polar Bear and Seal Populations

A cooperative aerial survey using innovative technology opens new possibilities to monitor mammals on Arctic sea ice.
May 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Aerial photo of a polar bear on sea ice with a superimposed enlarged image. Polar bear image captured during aerial survey of the Chukchi Sea. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

A Seal’s Whiskers Record a History of Foraging, Motherhood, and Stress

Through collaborative research, scientists are learning vital information about fur seal and sea lion biology and ecology from a surprising source.
May 11, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of a female northern fur seal's face and whiskers. Female northern fur seal. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Climate Change Raises Risk of Prey Mismatch for Young Cod in Alaska

New research provides early warning indicators to help ensure the sustainability of economically valuable cod facing climate stress.
March 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Magnified photo of Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Genetic Study Makes It Possible To Accurately Estimate Age Of Endangered Whale While It Is Alive

Results raise questions about whether Cook Inlet beluga whales are reproducing much later than initially thought.
February 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Aerial photo of two Cook Inlet Beluga Whales swimming at the surface.