The Upper Willamette River Chinook salmon is a threatened species. NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region, along with the Science Centers, work to protect and conserve this species under the Endangered Species Act.

Estuaries are bodies of water where rivers meet the sea. They provide homes for diverse wildlife, including popular fish species. They also support recreation, jobs, tourism, shipping, and more.

The lower Columbia River coho salmon is a threatened species. NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region, along with the Science Centers, work to protect and conserve this species under the Endangered Species Act.

In 2017, we recognized these heroes who have expanded and enhanced recovery of our most imperiled marine species.

The California Coastal Chinook salmon is a threatened species. NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region, along with the Science Centers, work to protect and conserve this species under the Endangered Species Act.

Dr. Anne Shaffer received the award for demonstrating exceptional achievement and dedication to coastal and marine habitat conservation.

Part of a series of national public discussions with recreational fishing constituents

The Northern California Steelhead is a threatened species. NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region, along with the Science Centers, work to protect and conserve this species under the Endangered Species Act.

Tribes and agencies join CalTrout to launch combined monitoring program.

The Central California Coast Steelhead is a threatened species. NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region, along with the Science Centers, work to protect and conserve this species under the Endangered Species Act.

Learn more about our work to monitor and research habitats in the Southeast.

The Lower Columbia River Chinook salmon is a threatened species. NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region, along with the Science Centers, work to protect and conserve this species under the Endangered Species Act.

Meet the scientists and learn more about the research conducted by the NWFSC's Watershed Program.

The $2 billion project will create tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in coastal Louisiana. Public comment is open through May 4, 2021.

Detailed information on specific jobs available thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.