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A Large Aerobic Scope and Complex Regulatory Abilities Confer Hypoxia Tolerance in Larval Toadfish Across a Wide Thermal Range

This study examines the oxygen demands and tolerance of larval and juvenile toadfish across a range of temperatures.
January 06, 2025 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Pelagic Sargassum in the Gulf of Mexico driven by ocean currents and eddies, Harmful Algae

This study uses satellite data to track the origins and transport pathways of pelagic Sargassum in the Gulf of Mexico. We found that Sargassum can come from the northwestern Gulf or be transported from the northwestern Caribbean Sea by ocean currents and eddies (circular currents). The spatial distribution of Sargassum in the Gulf is largely shaped by the Loop Current System and associated eddies.
January 06, 2025 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Killer Whales in the Gulf of Mexico and North Atlantic Off the Southeastern United States

Killer whales occur in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Atlantic, including off the southeastern United States. Data from cetacean surveys during 1990–2021 and other sources were combined to assess killer whale biology, including spatial and temporal distribution, social structure, genetics, morphology, acoustics, and predatory behavior.
January 06, 2025 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Biological Opinion and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Response for the Continued Operation and Maintenance of the Willamette Valley System

On December 26th, NOAA Fisheries completed section 7 consultation under the ESA, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Bonneville Power Administration on the operation and maintenance of the Willamette Valley System.
December 30, 2024 - Biological Opinion ,
West Coast

Age, Growth, and Reproductive Biology of Achilles Tang (Acanthurus achilles) Around Hawai’i Island, USA

Our study highlights that the basic biology of Achilles tang poses unique challenges to fisheries managers looking to ensure its sustainable harvest.
December 23, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Biological Opinion National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Region, Sustainable Fisheries Division Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7(a)(2) Biological Opinion for Biological Opinion National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Region, Sustainable Fisheries Division Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska NMFS Consultation Number: AKRO-2024-01759
December 23, 2024 - Biological Opinion ,
Alaska

A Decade of Declines in Toothed Whale Densities Following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

We document decadal density declines for seven of eight monitored species groups, including sperm whales, beaked whales, and dolphins.
December 21, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Stock Assessment of Uku (Aprion virescens) in Hawai'i, 2024 Update

Presenting the updated stock assessment of the ukupalu snapper, commonly known as “uku,” in the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI), covering the period from 1948 to 2023.
December 20, 2024 - Technical Memo ,
Pacific Islands

2025 Winter Acoustic-Trawl Pre-spawning Pollock Surveys in the Gulf of Alaska

Research brief for Acoustic-Trawl pollock survey.
December 19, 2024 -
Alaska

False Killer Whales and Fisheries in Hawaiian Waters: Evidence From Mouthline and Dorsal Fin Injuries Reveal Ongoing and Repeated Interactions

Results suggest that efforts to reduce bycatch and begin monitoring of fisheries that overlap the range of the endangered MHI population are needed.
December 12, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands