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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
An inflatable stiff full of marine debris floats on turquoise water with seabirds flying around it.

Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review Schedule

The Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review schedule shows the cycle of reviews for stock assessments in the Pacific Islands region.
Pacific Islands

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
A crane off a big NOAA ship picks up a large bag of marine debris off a small boat below.

Hawaiian Monk Seal With Several Ingested Hooks Returned to Wild

NOAA Fisheries calls on shoreline fishermen to help prevent monk seal hookings.
October 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A fisherman demonstrates pono (responsible) fishing around a monk seal by keeping his line out of the water until the seal leaves the area.

Wrapping Up Marine Debris Operations at Pearl and Hermes Atoll

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team cleans up 52,000 pounds of derelict fishing nets from miles of reef.
October 19, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
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Ecosystem Modeling in the Pacific

Models can be used to explore changing ecosystem dynamics, impacts from climate change, and scenarios for resource management.
Pacific Islands
Split underwater/overwater shot with reef below and green mountains with a sandy beach and palms trees above.

Passive Acoustics in the Pacific Islands

Using underwater recording devices to listen to whales and dolphins in the Pacific Islands.
Pacific Islands
A spectrogram of a rough-toothed dolphin whistle. A spectrogram of a rough-toothed dolphin whistle. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Cleaning Up Marine Debris at Pearl and Hermes Atoll: It’s Not Always Sunny in Paradise

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

Under stormy skies, the marine debris team swims the maze of reefs at Pearl and Hermes Atoll to find and remove derelict fishing nets.
October 09, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
Two snorkelers wrestle with derelict fishing gear in murky water.

Sea Turtle Research in the Pacific

Researching sea turtles across the U.S. Pacific Islands region.
Pacific Islands
4608x2592-Researcher on East Island, Northwest Hawaiian Islands.jpg Scientist tagging the shell on a basking green turtle in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jan Staman

Marine Debris Training Continued: Surf Zone Rescues, Net Monsters, and Flipping Boats

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team practices ocean safety drills and towboarding underwater.
October 01, 2018 - Science Blog ,
Pacific Islands
A diver cuts through a thick rope underwater.