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Observations of Fish, Birds, and Life at Sea in the Pacific Islands

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a fisheries observer? Spending weeks at sea, long hours identifying and measuring fish, and all the while braving the harsh and vast environment that is the open ocean? Holly Ann Naholowaa, a veteran
February 22, 2019 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands observer Holly Naholowaa collecting samples from a lancetfish.

We’re Back! The Marine Debris Team Returns

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

Our team collected more than 160,000 pounds of marine debris in just 41 days.
November 16, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
Local students and teachers use pieces of marine debris to create a NOAA logo mosaic

From the Barracks to the Berth: An Army Veteran’s Experiences Aboard a NOAA Ship

Annual research mission to survey bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands.
November 14, 2018 - Survey ,
Pacific Islands
Molokai sea cliffs and waterfall

Fishermen and Scientists Work Together to Reduce Shark Bycatch in Hawai'i

Teaming up to study endangered oceanic whitetip and silky sharks off the coast of Hawai‘i Island.
November 01, 2018 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
Melanie Hutchinson and fisherman Rick Reger watch the sun come up after a long night of fishing.

Imua! Going Forward Island by Island to Clean Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team travels to the shores of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands aboard the vessel Imua.
October 30, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
Marine debris along the shoreline in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Leaving on a Jet Plane: Marine Debris Removal at Midway Atoll Comes to an End

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

Our team of five cleans up more than 25,000 pounds of debris in 10 days on Midway Atoll.
October 29, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
Aerial image of the team removing derelict fishing nets from the reef at Midway Atoll

OK Google: Find the Humpback Whales

Working with Google AI (artificial intelligence) to use machine learning to identify whale song.
October 29, 2018 - Technology ,
Pacific Islands
A humpback whale surfaces near the island of Maui

Midway Furious Five Rid the Land and Sea of Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The team divides and five team members continue their mission removing marine debris on Midway Atoll.
October 26, 2018 - Research ,
Pacific Islands
Marine debris along the shore at Midway Atoll

Midway Marine Debris: Finding our Land Legs

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The team dodges a hurricane at Pearl and Hermes Atoll and arrives at Midway Atoll to continue their mission on land.
October 23, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
Small boat transports marine debris (Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Steven Gnam)

Mission Possible: Stormy Seas and Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The team completes operations at Pearl and Hermes Atoll and departs before a major hurricane arrives.
October 22, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
Derelict fishing nets are craned onboard the NOAA Ship Sette to transport back to Honolulu