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Expanding Electronic Reporting Across the Pacific Ocean

Observers on the West Coast are transitioning from paper forms to a more efficient and accurate tablet-based system. 
November 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Observer in orange rain gear, with supplies walking on dock.

New Horizons in the Alaska Fisheries Data Environment

Data-linking projects spearheaded by Jordan Watson with the support of the Alaska Fisheries Information Network are paving the way for previously unimaginable advancements in fisheries science and management.
November 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A large white ship with the NOAA insignia floats in a bay surrounded by mountains.

Seafood for Everyone: A Conversation with Janet Coit

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit talks about the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. seafood industry, and getting Americans to eat more local seafood.
October 26, 2022 - Podcast ,
National
Shucked oysters on a plate Raw oysters on plate. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Special Issue Journal Focuses on Ecosystem Processes in the Gulf of Alaska

A third volume in a series of special issue journals was recently released highlighting research findings in the Gulf of Alaska.
October 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Satellite image showing winds and waves churning fine sediments and phytoplankton over the shallow nearshore waters and continental shelf of northern Gulf of Alaska Satellite image showing fine sediments and phytoplankton over the shallow nearshore waters and continental shelf of northern Gulf of Alaska, March 13, 2008. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory, NASA image by Norman Kuring, MODIS Ocean Color Team

Snow Crab and Red King Crab Declines in 2022

Science behind snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab stock declines in Alaska in 2022.
October 17, 2022 - News ,
Alaska
Red king crab

Ensuring a Future for Seafood in a Changing Ocean: Part 2

Across the country, resource managers and communities are working to build a resilient seafood future.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
An aquaculture worker on a boat pulls long dropper ropes of sea kelp from the water. Zero-input crops such as the sea kelp seen here can provide ecosystem services and economic benefits to coastal communities. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Ensuring a Future for Seafood in a Changing Ocean: Part 1

NOAA Fisheries supplies critical data and innovative tools to help resource managers and communities navigate climate change.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
1280x800-seafood-on-ice-shutterstock-90334042.jpg Photo credit: Shutterstock.

New Program Manager to Lead Larval Fish and Ecosystem Studies Team in Alaska

This critical position will help NOAA Fisheries gather ecosystem science to advance ecosystem-based fisheries management.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
headshot of Julie Keister

Preliminary Survey Results for 2022 Eastern Bering Sea Crab Survey

Survey showed continuing low numbers of adult snow crabs, but lots of immature crab—which may help fishery in future years.
September 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
snow crab embryos Snow crab embryos. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Building the Next Generation of U.S. Commercial Fishermen

New NOAA Fisheries research identifies the challenges young fishermen face and recommends equipping them for success using tools that have helped beginning farmers.
August 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
National
Photo of 4 small fishing boats lined up on dry land in the sun. 3 boats are gray with rust; the second from the left is red. Fishing boats in Dillingham, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.