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Veterans Become Budding Marine Scientists Through Washington Internship Program

A partnership between NOAA Fisheries and the State of Washington introduces veterans to a wide array of marine science jobs and career paths.
November 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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GulfCorps Program Adds 100 More Young Adults Ready to Restore Gulf Coast Habitat

The third year of NOAA’s conservation corps program in the Gulf of Mexico recently kicked off, creating jobs and training the next generation to restore coastal habitat, fisheries, and wildlife.
November 06, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Improving Safety Before a Trip Benefits Everyone on Commercial Fishing Vessels

NOAA Fisheries works hard to support a cooperative and safe working environment for fishermen, observers, and the companies that employ them. A recent two-year independent review of safety practices in U.S. observer programs found them to be robust, mature, and effective. While many positive steps have been made, there is always room to improve safety and make these relationships stronger.
October 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Female observer performing pre-trip safety check.

Summer Internships Teach Valuable Lessons

Eight students spent this summer working with the Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Atlantic Salmon Ecosystems Research Team at facilities in Massachusetts and Maine. It was an experience they won't soon forget.
September 27, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Sturgeon being held by women in boat.

Building a Diverse Workforce to Meet the Challenges of Alaska’s Changing Marine Environment

NOAA Fisheries’ Partnership for Education Program is training a new generation of marine scientists and managers in Alaska.
September 11, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Meet Zach Fyke, Observer Compliance Liaison

Resolving issues that arise between commercial fishing vessel operators and federal fisheries observers can be a challenge, but Zachary Fyke is ready to take it on.
August 27, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Zachary Fyke, in orange weather gear and black hoodie in front of lobster shack.

NOAA Scientists Receive Presidential Early Career Awards

Three NOAA Fisheries scientists to be recognized at award ceremony on July 25.
July 15, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
Southeast
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Training Future Leaders in Marine Science and Conservation

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Marine Option Program has been a boon to both NOAA and the local marine science community for decades.
June 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Women's History Month: Talking with Amanda McCarty

During March (Women’s History Month), the Northeast Fisheries Science Center asks five women scientists to share a little about their science journey, what hurdles or obstacles they’ve experienced, how they overcame them, and what advice they might have for the next generation of women scientists. Featured this week is Amanda McCarty, chief of our Fishery Monitoring and Research Division.
March 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Amanda McCarty,chief of the Northeast's Fishery Monitoring and Research Division by a Washington dam removal

Women's History Month: Talking with Yuan Liu

During March (Women’s History Month), the Northeast Fisheries Science Center asks five women scientists to share a little about their science journey, what hurdles or obstacles they’ve experienced, how they overcame them, and what advice they might have for the next generation of women scientists. Featured this week is Yuan Liu, a biologist at our Milford Lab and part of our Ecosystems & Aquaculture Division.
March 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Yuan Liu collecting water samples with colleagues