Our scientists conduct various field studies and surveys to estimate fishery populations, better understand marine life, and track ecosystem conditions off California, Oregon, and Washington.

Longtime wildlife rescue program has helped more than 40,000 marine mammals since 1965.

We use passive acoustic technologies to study the behavior and movements of marine animals, their contribution to the ocean soundscape, and how they are affected by human-made sounds.

Michaela Kratofil, an Oregon State University Ph.D. student, was invited to be a visiting scientist in 2023. She shares her experience from the high seas collecting the field data that will ultimately go into her dissertation research.

Wow your neighbors with our eerie-sistibly fa-boo-lous ocean-inspired jack-o’-lantern stencils.

Janet Coit, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, discusses how NOAA Fisheries is accelerating our response to climate impacts on marine resources thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.

One-two punch of El Niño and "warm blob" could boost coastal temperatures and supercharge storms

How survey data is collected and used to inform marine mammal population assessments in the Southeast.

Ocean conditions off most of the U.S. West Coast are returning roughly to average, after an extreme marine heatwave from about 2014 to 2016 disrupted the California Current Ecosystem and shifted many species beyond their traditional range.

Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new about sharks!

A new NOAA Fisheries program advances conservation and recovery of protected marine species through innovative technology.

The Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD) and NOAA Fisheries are pleased to announce the placement of Isabel Beavers into the second AICAD/NOAA Fisheries Art + Science Fellowship.

When the Stars (and Satellites) Align

An interview with NOAA Fisheries scientist Jeffrey Polovina.

Fascinating facts about our tasty lobster friends.