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The Fantastic Oyster

An Internship Studying pH in Salt Marshes to Better Understand Oyster Growth

Research investigating the impact of water quality and environmental variability, specifically pH, on Eastern oysters.
August 04, 2023 - Research ,
Southeast
Three people in hats and sunglasses stand smiling in a marsh. JP Everhart, Clöe Lemaire, and Lauren LaMonica. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Clöe Lemaire

A Rare Sighting of Endangered Rice’s Whales

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

During a vessel survey in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists sighted Rice’s whales! Rice’s whales are endangered, and each sighting of this species is important to building our scientific understanding of the population.
July 28, 2023 - Survey ,
Southeast
A rice's whale at the surface of the ocean With an estimated population of fewer than 100 individuals, scientists were thrilled to sight Rice's whales. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Felipe Triana (Permit #21938)

Day-by-Day of Observations and Acoustics: Part Two

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

Part two of the day-by-day blog series from the first leg of the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals and Seabirds. Follow along for all of the sightings, unique findings, and happenings aboard the project.
July 12, 2023 - Survey ,
Southeast
Two dolphins leap from the water. Fraser’s dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Paula Olson (Permit #21938-03)

Day-by-Day of Observations and Acoustics: Part One

Collecting Information to Restore Marine Mammals and Seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico

Follow along with scientists for frequent updates from the marine mammal and seabird teams collecting data to help inform plans to restore populations on the Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals and Seabirds.
June 28, 2023 - Survey ,
Southeast
The bow of a large white ship in an open ocean of blue water. The scientists search for marine mammals and seabirds by standing on the higher decks on the ship. This is the view of the bow of the Gordon Gunter on a beautiful day. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Ellie Hartman

Life on a NOAA Vessel and the People that Bring it Together

27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

Learn what life is like on a NOAA ship and get a glimpse into the diverse people that make this survey happen.
February 10, 2023 - Survey ,
Southeast
A pink and orange sunrise on a blue sky over the bow of the Oregon II. Sunrise over the bow of the NOAA Ship Oregon II. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Tralee Chapman

Sharing Fisheries Management Practices with International Partners

In this blog, Jennifer Leo, shares her experience of getting her feet wet in foreign policy in Namibia, Africa as an Embassy Science Fellow.
November 09, 2022 - Research ,
Southeast
Cape fur seals at Walvis Bay, Namibia with a fishing trawler in the background. Cape fur seals at Walvis Bay, Namibia with a fishing trawler in the background. Credit NOAA Fisheries/ Jennifer Leo

Photos from the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

Learn a bit about what we caught during our Southeast Bottom Longline Survey and take a look at the photo gallery to see some examples!
October 27, 2022 - Survey ,
Southeast
A large white NOAA ship docked in the water The NOAA Ship, Oregon II docked in Galveston, Texas just before the final leg. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Tralee Chapman

The Process of Surveying Sharks–It's a lot Like a Dance

27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

How gear is set on the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey. Many skilled professionals work together to monitor trends in shark population abundance.
September 20, 2022 - Survey ,
Southeast
Deploying longline gear from the NOAA Ship Oregon II. Science team members, Eric Hoffmayer (left) and Nick Hopkins, work with fisherman Charles Godwin to deploy longline gear from the NOAA Ship Oregon II. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Being a NOAA Fisherman on the Bottom Longline Survey

27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

Josh Cooper is a member of NOAA Ship Oregon II’s deck team. This team is a critical part of effectively collecting data for the bottom longline survey.
September 09, 2022 - Survey ,
Southeast
Josh Cooper and James Rhue move the cradle during the bottom longline survey.JPG Josh Cooper (front) works with James Rhue on moving the cradle for shark research on the bottom longline survey. Credit: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/ Justin Weeks, Ensign

Data Collection Mile after Mile, Year after Year

27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

The need for reliable and consistent data to support stock assessments highlights the importance of conducting the bottom longline survey annually for sharks and reef fish.
September 06, 2022 - Survey ,
Southeast
Eric Hoffmayer from SEFSC tagging sandbar shark.JPG Eric Hoffmayer is measuring a sandbar shark on the cradle. The data collected from each retrieval is vital for multiple purposes, such as describing the age structure of the sampled population, size at maturity, and life stage specific distribution patterns, among many other uses. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Ellie Hartman