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Satellite Applications

How does NOAA Fisheries use satellites? From coral reef management to monitoring illegal fishing activity, learn about the many ways that satellites contribute to effective marine resource management.
Image: How NOAA Satellites Monitor Ocean Health: Tracking Changes from Space

Species Distribution Models

Habitat-based density estimates for cetaceans in the California Current Ecosystem
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Six Endangered Marine Animals You Might Not Know

Learn about some lesser known endangered marine species and what NOAA Fisheries is doing to aid their recovery.
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New NOAA Fisheries Plan Adopts Ecosystem Management Principles

Shifting from a species to a systems approach is a logical step as NOAA Fisheries balances ecosystem protection with economic and human benefits, while refining predictions and management advice.
Image: New NOAA Fisheries Plan Adopts Ecosystem Management Principles

Essential Data Acquisition Efforts

NOAA Fisheries is investing in advanced technologies and data acquisition to bring our data collection efforts into the modern era.
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Meet Joshua Russell: Summer Intern Now Part of Auke Bay Staff

A Q&A with fisheries biologist Joshua Russell on his salmon biology and genetics research—and his career path to marine science.
Image: Meet Joshua Russell: Summer Intern Now Part of Auke Bay Staff

Long-Term Coastal Surveys Reveal Marine Success Stories and Tough Challenges

Our data show harbor porpoise comeback and last chance for endangered turtles. Read more in this leadership message from Science and Research Director for the Southwest Fisheries Science Center Kristen Koch.
Image: Long-Term Coastal Surveys Reveal Marine Success Stories and Tough Challenges
Image: New Conservation Calculator Helps Protect Vital Nearshore Habitat in Puget Sound

Evan Howell, Ph.D.

Evan Howell is performing the duties of the Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor for NOAA Fisheries

West Coast Ocean Returning to Normal but Salmon Catches Lagging

Ocean conditions off most of the U.S. West Coast are returning roughly to average, after an extreme marine heat wave from about 2014 to 2016 disrupted the California Current Ecosystem and shifted many species beyond their traditional range.
Image: West Coast Ocean Returning to Normal but Salmon Catches Lagging