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On the Probable Distribution of Stock-Recruitment Resilience of Pacific Saury (Cololabis saira) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean

Our numerical simulation approach provides an analytical tool for calculating the steepness distribution in other pelagic fish influenced by increases in sea surface temperature due to global warming.
April 02, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Groundfish Exclusion Areas

Groundfish Exclusion Areas (GEAs) are eight areas south of Point Conception, California intended to protect sensitive areas. These areas were reviewed and adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council in March 2023 under Alternative 3.
April 01, 2024 - Map ,
West Coast
Map of Groundfish Exclusion Areas, California

Publications by Northeast Passive Acoustics Branch Staff

We regularly publish their findings in scientific journals and Center-produced documents.
April 01, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Burgers for Breakfast in the Northwest Atlantic

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Kathryn Ford shares her routine on the day watch of the spring bottom trawl survey, as well as her favorite fish species to catch.
March 29, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
The back deck of the NOAA ship Henry Bigelow with a large green net and winch and the ocean in the background.

Atlantic Sea Scallop Managed Waters Fishing Year 2024

This dataset depicts the boundaries of Sea Scallop Rotational Areas for 2024.
March 28, 2024 - Map ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Scallop Map

The Birds Are Back in Town

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Research fishery biologist Katey Marancik participated in the winter 2024 Ecosystem Monitoring Survey and was treated to sea bird species she normally doesn’t see during the spring or fall surveys. Puffins and loons and scoters—oh, my!
March 27, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A small black and white bird with a bright orange beak swims on the ocean’s surface.

From Survey to Stock Assessments—How Data Are Used

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Fish biologist Jessica Blaylock walks us through what kinds of data she and other survey scientists collect during the Bottom Trawl Survey and how that data is used in stock assessments.
March 25, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A large trawl net full of fish is being emptied into a metal box on the back deck of a research vessel at sea. In the background are two scientists wearing hard hats, foul weather gear, and life vests on the back deck.

Subsurface Temperature Estimates From a Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) Reanalysis Provide Accurate Coral Heat Stress Indices Across the Main Hawaiian Islands

The MHI ROMS simulation proves to be a useful tool for coral reef management in the absence of, or to supplement, subsurface and satellite measurements across Hawaiʻi and likely for other Pacific Island regions.
March 19, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Common Bottlenose Dolphin Ecotypes of the Western North Atlantic Revisited

Research proposing the recognition of a distinct species of coastal bottlenose dolphin.
March 15, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast

Genomic Analysis of Population History for Hawaiian Monk Seals

Advances in genomic technology and affordability offer a novel opportunity to revisit questions about Hawaiian monk seal trends
March 14, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands