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Pacific Cod Gene Expression Analysis Reveals how Changing Oceans Impact Larvae

Energy deficiencies and inflammation may cause warming-related mortality in Pacific cod larvae.
February 06, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Newly hatched Pacific cod larvae shows a clear body with a defined spine and two large dark blue eyes Newly hatched Pacific cod larva. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Emily Slesinger

NOAA Fisheries Launches Underwater Glider Challenge in Hawai‘i

NOAA Fisheries is leading a major effort to evaluate how next-generation ocean gliders can transform ocean monitoring and marine mammal conservation, while also benefitting U.S. fishermen and ocean industries.
February 05, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Autonomous underwater glider floating in circular pool in an oudoor lab. An underwater glider ballasting (stabilizing) at the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, in preparation for the 2026 glider challenge. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Muskegon Lake Removed from List of Most Degraded Great Lakes Sites

Through a multi-year partnership with the Great Lakes Commission, NOAA has helped restore what was once one of the Great Lakes region’s most degraded areas.
February 04, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A road passes a creek through restored wetlands The Bear Creek project site, post-restoration. Credit: Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership.

The Turf Trap: Why Florida’s Reefs are Stuck in a Recovery Rut

The “old rules” for recovering coral reefs might not work in places like Florida. A new study has identified a new culprit preventing recovery: long sediment-laden algal turfs.
February 03, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A colony of grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) outplanted by NOAA’s CoRAL Team growing on a reef in Miami, FL. Note the border of the colony, which is surrounded by long sediment-laden algal turf. A colony of grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) outplanted by NOAA’s CoRAL Team growing on a reef in Miami, FL. Note the border of the colony, which is surrounded by long sediment-laden algal turf. Credit: Dr. Mark Ladd/NOAA Fisheries SEFSC

5 Reasons Why We Love Wetlands

Learn why wetlands are so important to fish, wildlife, and communities, and how NOAA works to protect and restore them.
February 02, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Lush green clumps of vegetation among pockets of water in a wetland Coastal wetlands in Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Massachusetts. Credit: Kelly Fike/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Knauss Fellow Feature: Meet Dr. Claire Gonzales

Get to know Dr. Claire Gonzales, a 2025–2026 Knauss Fellow with NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Science and Technology!
January 30, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A woman with long brown hair wearing a gray shirt smiles at the camera. Dr. Claire Gonzales was a 2024–2025 Knauss Fellow with NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Science and Technology. Credit: Claire Gonzales

Four Tips for Finding the Best Pacific Islands Seafood

Looking for the freshest seafood in the Pacific? Learn how to find the best sources of fresh, local catch in Hawai‘i, American Samoa, and the Mariana Islands.
January 28, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Cut ahi (tuna) into cubes in a bowl. Fresh 'ahi poke.