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GulfCorps Member Eric Lucas: From Fast Food to Full-Time Parks Employee

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 Eric Lucas and learn how the program transformed his life.
December 03, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Eric Lucas working on a GulfCorps project in Alabama. Credit: Eric Lucas Eric Lucas working on a GulfCorps project in Alabama. Credit: Eric Lucas

GulfCorps: Gulf Coast Restoration Work Gives Young People Jobs, Pathway to Career and Life Success

NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation awarded The Nature Conservancy $12 million to fund the GulfCorps program for the next 3 years. The program will employ 150 crew members to restore and enhance 5,000 acres of coastal habitat.
December 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
GulfCorps members at orientation. Credit: Mike Dumas/TNC GulfCorps members at orientation. Credit: Mike Dumas/TNC

Celebrating 125 Years of Science at the NOAA Beaufort Lab

The Beaufort Laboratory in North Carolina is celebrating its 125th Anniversary!
October 24, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Aerial view of a boat near a North Carolina island coastline with docks and several large buildings, text "The Beaufort Lab. 125. 1899-2024"

Science: The Secret Ingredient Behind Sustainable Seafood

Science supports healthy seafood harvests and thriving fishing communities today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Staff from New England-based local seafood restaurant Row 34 visited NOAA Fisheries in Woods Hole to learn more.
October 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
Seven people pose for a group photo under the NOAA sign at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brianna Shaughnessy

Our 2024 College and Other-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights

NOAA offers internship opportunities through partnerships with select colleges and in collaboration with other colleges and universities for degree requirements. We also mentor students supported by other internship and fellowship opportunities.
October 10, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Collage of the 2024 NOAA college and other-supported interns.

Celebrating Aquaculture Week: Farming from Tide to Table

Join us for Aquaculture Week 2024 to learn how marine aquaculture—or farmed seafood—is vital for supporting our nation’s seafood production and year-round jobs, enhancing coastal resilience, and more.
September 23, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
a cluster of mussels attached to a rope, surrounded by marine plants Mussel longline aquaculture. Credit: Darryl Torckler

Sharing Climate Change Knowledge, Inspiring Action in the Chesapeake Bay

We’re helping teachers and students understand climate change—and take relevant action—in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
September 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Three students kneel in a dirt field as they plant small trees. Educators can help inspire students to take action. Here, students in Delaware plant trees. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program/Will Parson.

Meet Graduate Student Lauren Johnson and her Mentor, Dr. Carressa Gerald, Advocates for Oysters

With support from NOAA, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is funding research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Lauren Johnson and her mentor Dr. Carressa Gerald discuss their work at North Carolina Central University.
September 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Lauren Johnson, far right, and other students show off marine life they found on an NCCU field visit. (Credit: North Carolina Coastal Federation) Lauren Johnson, far right, and other students show off marine life they found on an NCCU field visit. (Credit: North Carolina Coastal Federation)

Meet Undergraduate Fellow Amin Neal, Who Uses Coding to Support Marine Conservation Efforts

With support from NOAA, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is funding research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Amin Neal has combined his love of coding and marine science to support conservation work in coastal North Carolina.
September 10, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Amin Neal, Dr. Carol Price, and fellow CMAST student Iileyah Braxton (Credit: Amin Neal) Amin Neal, Dr. Carol Price, and fellow CMAST student Iileyah Braxton (Credit: Amin Neal)

Intern Spotlight: Students Develop Model to Focus Salmon Restoration Funds Where they Will Make the Greatest Difference for Killer Whales

Interns found that floodplain restoration offers the best bang for the buck.
September 09, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Group of interns smiling for the camera From left to right: Raymond (Ray) Hunter, Meghan Roberts, Logan Ruggles, Lars Nelson