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Embarking on Research to Study Pantropical Spotted Dolphins

Learning more about the pantropical spotted dolphin population structure in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
June 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A pantropical spotted dolphin jumps out of the deep blue ocean water with white spray all around. A pantropical spotted dolphin surfacing along side the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit No.14450)

Deploying Passive Acoustic Recorders for North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season

Scientists from the Southeast Fisheries Science Center have deployed passive acoustic recorders to monitor endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Southeast for the 2023 calving season.
April 27, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
a North Atlantic right whale and it's baby during calving swimming in ocean along the surface. North Atlantic right whale “Medusa” and calf. Credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (NOAA permit 20556-01)

Increasing Efficiency of Video Surveys with Artificial Intelligence

Using Artificial Intelligence to help provide timely data for fishery assessments and guidance for fishery managers.
April 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
three scientists deploying a camera from a ship deck Deployment of the SphereCam system during the SEAMAP/GFISHER Video Survey of the Gulf of Mexico aboard NOAA Ship Pisces. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Long Isolated Killer Whales Maintain Small Population Spanning Oceans

Recently recognized “type-D” killer whales are nearly identical from New Zealand to Chile.
March 30, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Filling the Gap: Tagging Highly Migratory Species in Curaçao

Conducting research to learn more about yellowfin tuna habitat use and movement patterns in the southern Caribbean.
March 29, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Two scientists gripping a tuna on a boat deck to tag the species. The scientists are using a satellite tag on the yellowfin tuna to understand the species dynamics, abundance, distribution, movement patterns, and habitat use. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

A Pathway Toward Ecosystem-Based Management for Gulf Menhaden

NOAA Fisheries and partners developed and calibrated an ecosystem model of the Gulf of Mexico that revealed key trade-offs between Gulf menhaden and their predators, which could assist in managing the stock.
February 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Gulf menhaden being held on a survey for sampling Collecting data on Gulf menhaden helps scientists understand how we can better protect this important fish stock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Read Hendon, Oceanic and Coastal Pelagics Branch Chief

Part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Read Hendon.
February 16, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Read enjoying the beach. Read enjoying the beach. Photo courtesy of Read Hendon.

Uncrewed Surface Vehicles Complement NOAA Vessels for More Efficient Fisheries Surveys

Initial testing of seagoing drone was a success and planning is underway for sea trials during summer pollock survey in Alaska.
February 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Uncrewed Surface Vehicle on water

Empowering a Fleet Through Electronic Technologies

How electronic monitoring is changing the Gulf of Alaska pollock fishery.
January 11, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Harbor with trawl vessels and snowcapped mountains Trawl EM vessels at their home port in Sand Point, AK.

Harbor Porpoises in Southeast Alaska Consist of at Least Two Populations

Scientists produced first abundance estimates for the newly identified populations and assessed potential impacts from gillnet fishing.
December 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Dorsal fins of two porpoises swimming in water Two harbor porpoises swimming in waters of Southeastern Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.