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Meet Katrina Poremba, Fish Biologist for Water Operations and Delta Consultations

Katrina works on Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations for Sacramento Valley's waterways. Consultations are the way we make sure federal projects do not jeopardize salmon and steelhead populations.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Woman conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River Conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River, for the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. Credit: Katrina Poremba/NOAA Fisheries

Meet Maureen Trnka, ​Advisor for Regulatory Programs

Maureen Trnka advises the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs on issues involving the conservation and recovery of marine mammals and endangered species, ensuring sustainable fisheries, and promoting habitat stewardship.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Maureen Trnka poses for a photo in front of the White House Maureen Trnka advises the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs. Photo courtesy of Maureen Trnka.

Meet Lesley Hawn, Fish and Wildlife Administrator

From cold and muddy surveys in the Chesapeake Bay to weeks at sea as a Hawai‘i longline fishery observer, Lesley shares her rugged adventures as a scientist and mother, and her current role as co-manager of the Pacific Islands Regional Observer Program.
March 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Woman posing with a small tuna onboard ship as a Hawai‘i-based longline observer Posing with a small tuna as a Hawai‘i-based longline observer. Photo courtesy of Lesley Hawn.

2021 Partner in the Spotlight: Diane Pike

In 2021, we recognized partner Diane Pike for expanding and enhancing recovery of Hawaiian monk seals—one of our most imperiled marine species.
March 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Diana Pike on the right with NOAA Fisheries colleague on the left on the beach with a rainbow in the background Diane and colleague Mark Sullivan of NOAA Fisheries on a hike out to La'au Point, Moloka'i. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA to Increase Enforcement Actions to Ensure Safety of Federal Fishery Observers, Monitors

Interference with fishery observers is illegal. Stepped-up enforcement in the Northeast will target vessel owners, captains, and crew who violate the law.
March 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Observer in orange jacket using grid system to electronically measure a crab.

Meet Mal Brassfield, Network Manager

Part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Mal Brassfield.
February 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Mal Brassfield on stage during the 50th anniversary of the center’s Miami facility. Mal Brassfield on stage during the 50th anniversary of the center’s Miami facility. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Join us in celebrating Black History Month. Learn more about some of our exceptional NOAA Fisheries employees and how their work contributes to our mission every day.
February 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Collage of NOAA Fisheries employees for Black History Month 2022

Meet Kimberla Fairley, Acquisition Management Specialist

Kimberla Fairley is an Acquisition Management Specialist at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Learn more about Kimberla and the work she does for NOAA Fisheries.
February 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Medium close up of a black woman with long braids in a pink turtleneck sweater smiling for the camera.

NOAA Inclusive Fisheries Internship Program Seeks Undergraduate Applicants for 2022 Summer Program

IN FISH! is an inclusive internship program sponsored by NOAA Fisheries and partners in academia and non-governmental research institutions.
January 31, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Photos of students of various races, ethnicities, and genders. Some are headshots, some are action photos of the students in nature or casual settings. NOAA Fisheries logo.

The Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Congratulates its 2020 and 2021 Retirees!

A few outstanding staff members have retired from GARFO over the last two years. Since we haven’t been able to give them a proper send-off, we want to recognize them and wish them well in the next stage of their life!
December 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Greg Power in Arcadia. Greg Power in Arcadia. Credit: Greg Power.