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NOAA Fisheries Zoologist Describes New Fish Species

Dr. Katherine Bemis of the National Systematics Laboratory recently helped describe a new species of fish, the papillated redbait.
March 26, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
A small pink fish on a black background. New species Emmelichthys papillatus Girard, Santos, and Bemis 2024, also known as the papillated redbait. It will be known by its Tagalog name, rebentador pula, in its native range of the Philippines. Photo courtesy of the Kagoshima University Museum.

Stock Assessments Benefit From Rockhopper Trawl Efficiency Study

Understanding how efficiently our survey gear captures bottom-dwelling species is a key improvement.
March 18, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
These gear efficiency studies used a twin trawl vessel that conducted simultaneously side-by-side tows using two identical nets with different sweeps; a rockhopper (depicted on the left) and a chain (depicted on the right) to estimate relative catch efficiency. The twin trawl was rigged with two nets with different sweeps; rockhopper on the left and chain on the right. Photo: NOAA Fisheries

Marine Mammal Stocks in North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Are Highly Vulnerable to Climate Change

A new study led by NOAA Fisheries outlines marine mammal populations’ estimated vulnerability to changing ocean conditions as part of ongoing Climate Vulnerability Assessments.
September 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
National
An overhead shot of an adult right whale swimming next to a right whale calf in blue water. A new study has classified the North Atlantic right whale stock as very highly vulnerable to climate change. Credit: NOAA

Are Large Cod Hiding in the Gulf of Maine’s Rocky Bottom?

The bottom longline survey recently helped answer a critical question asked by both fishermen and scientists about New England’s most recognizable fish.
May 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Atlantic cod near the ocean floor

NOAA showcases new mapping tool for marine species

Data reveals fish are shifting into different waters
April 19, 2022 - Media Release ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
National

Working with West Coast Tribes to Protect Endangered Species

NOAA Fisheries is dedicated to engaging with federally recognized Tribes on endangered species consultations.
April 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A male salmon swims underwater along a rocky bottom Chinook salmon are an important resource in the Pacific Northwest for many Tribes in the region. Photo Credit: John McMillan

2021 Northern Fur Seal Pup Production And Adult Male Counts On The Pribilof Islands, Alaska

Northern fur seal pup and adult male counts.
February 17, 2022 - Assessments ,
Alaska

Podcast: Learn About NOAA Fisheries Surveys

Listen to the first episode of our new podcast, “Dive In with NOAA Fisheries.”
January 11, 2022 - Podcast ,
National
Diver records information on coral reefs Diver conducts towboard surveys at Midway Atoll. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Top 21 Stories, Photos, and Videos of 2021

Check out our most popular features of 2021.
December 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
A humpback whale tail fluke is visible above the water with mountains in the background. Humpback whale in Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #14245).

Research Surveys

Our scientists and partners collect data on the water, from aircrafts, and from shore to understand the abundance, distribution, and health of marine life and habitats. That data forms the scientific foundation for our management and conservation work.
National
PRIA_Hiialakai_Asuncion_James.Morioka_edit.jpg Small boat approaches NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai at Asuncion Island. Kevin O’Brien stands on the bow of small boat, “Metal Shark,” as the team gets ready to reboard by the ship after a full day of operations (Photo: NOAA Fisheries/James Morioka).