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Genetic Diversity in Alaska Red King Crab May Provide Resilience to Climate Change

New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean conditions.
January 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Red king crab against a black background Red king crab on the deck of a research vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Erin Fedewa

Some Fish and Crab May Shift Further North in Alaskan Waters Than Previously Predicted

New regional models are being developed for the Bering Sea to better anticipate and incorporate climate change into resource management.
December 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Prow of ship with dense sea ice and sky in background. The research vessel Norseman II pushes carefully through the ice, maneuvering for open water. Credit: Gavin M Brady/NOAA Fisheries.

A Few Surprises in Alaska’s Marine Environment in 2024

NOAA Fisheries releases their annual Ecosystem Status Reports including a new report card for the northern Bering Sea which shares some promising news about sea ice conditions
December 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
3d map of Alaska 3D render and imaging of topographic map of Alaska showing the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. Satellite images courtesy of NASA. Credit: Frank Ramspott

How Underwater Drones Are Transforming Fisheries Data Collection in Remote Areas

Hear how gliders are used to survey Antarctic krill, the foundation of the region's food web.
December 05, 2024 - Podcast ,
A bright yellow glider being lowered into the ocean. scientist in Zodiac assisting with deployment. Glider “Adrian” getting deployed from the R/V Laurence M. Gould. Credit: Andrew Titmus

GulfCorps Member Connor Robison: Leaving the Street to Become Conservation Leader

The GulfCorps, a program managed by NOAA and The Nature Conservancy, helps restore Gulf Coast habitat and provides young people with a pathway to environmental careers. Meet GulfCorps alumnus Connor Robison and learn how the program transformed his life.
December 04, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Connor Robison’s GulfCorps crew prepare to remove invasive species from the Pearl River in Mississippi. Credit: Connor Robison Connor Robison’s GulfCorps crew prepare to remove invasive species from the Pearl River in Mississippi. Credit: Connor Robison

Restoring Pocket Estuaries Key to Puget Sound Chinook Recovery in Washington

With NOAA funds, the Skagit River System Cooperative will restore the Similk Pocket Estuary, which will provide refuge for juvenile Chinook originating from the Skagit River.
November 20, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Artist's concept of the restored Similk Estuary. Credit: Artist Studio, llc. Artist's concept of the restored Similk Estuary. Credit: Artist Studio, llc.

Shipboard Technique Assesses the Base of the Marine Food Web in Near Real-Time

The Rapid Zooplankton Assessment technique will more effectively support fisheries management in Alaska under an ecosystem-wide approach.
November 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Scientist wearing beanie hat looking at zooplankton through a microscope A fisheries scientist processes a zooplankton sample onboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. Credit: NOAA Fisheries