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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
International

Women's History Month: Talking with Gabrielle Clardy

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our women scientists to talk about their science journey, what they love most about their job or career, what advice they have for the next generation of women scientists, and more. Let's meet Gabrielle Clardy.
March 29, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Gabi Clardy wears a mask, snorkel, and black dive skin while swimming at the surface of a shallow water area. There is sand beneath her and the water is crystal blue. She is looking at the camera and her right hand is giving the “peace” sign while holding a small red underwater camera.

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

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Shares Biennial Report to Congress

Update describes work on fisheries science, oyster restoration, environmental education, climate, observations, and more.
March 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A river meanders past residential areas, marshes, forests, and agricultural operations. The Mattaponi River in Virginia flows into the York River, which is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Photo: Chesapeake Bay Program.

One Year In, Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project is On Track for 2023 Completion

With more than 1,070 acres of the massive project complete, the marsh creation project is well ahead of schedule.
March 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Wetlands Louisiana marshlands. Credit: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

For the First Time, Scientists Can Predict Traits for All Fish Worldwide

New research takes a “Robin Hood” approach to provide missing information on data-poor fish species for more effective ecosystem based fisheries management.
March 27, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Model showing similarities like parental care, offspring, and maturity between different fish Model results showing where fish species (circles, with examples shown around perimeter) within each family or class (colors, legend on right) fall among three life-history strategies (periodic, opportunistic, and equilibrium) based on their traits. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Dr. Katherine Bemis, National Systematics Laboratory

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to Dr. Katherine Bemis, an expert on marine fishes and a Research Zoologist with NOAA’s National Systematics Laboratory.
March 27, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
A woman in a dark blue sweater holds a small orange fish in her open palms. Dr. Katherine Bemis holds a deepwater dragonet collected as part of the Smithsonian Deep Reef Observation Project in Curaçao in December 2022. Credit: Dr. Matthew Girard

Meet Jim Thorson

Science is exciting. For Jim Thorson, a scientist and researcher at Alaska Fisheries Science Center, it’s the family business.
March 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Portrait of scientist with glasses smiling

What One Health Means to Wildlife Conservation, Human and Veterinary Medicine

A NOAA ecologist and professionals from human and veterinary medical fields discuss what’s next after Hawaiʻi One Health Month in January 2023.
March 24, 2023 - Podcast ,
Pacific Islands

How One Health Benefits Hawaiian Monk Seals

One Health Month highlights threats to monk seals and how you can help.
March 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
cat near seal