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World Fish Migration Day

Join us in celebrating World Fish Migration Day! Learn about how NOAA helps migratory fish by restoring the river and stream habitat they rely on to make their journeys.
May 18, 2026 - Feature Story ,
National
A coho salmon swims up the Sol Duc river on the Olympic Peninsula. A coho salmon swims up the Sol Duc river on the Olympic Peninsula. Credit: Adobe Stock.

Fish Passage Inspired by Nature on the Cape Fear River, North Carolina

To improve fish passage, Cape Fear River Watch and partners have made a series of upgrades to a fishway originally designed to mimic natural river habitat.
May 16, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Before and after the original nature-like fishway at Cape Fear Lock and Dam Number 1 and modified nature-like fishway Aerial view of the original nature-like fishway at Cape Fear Lock and Dam Number 1 in 2013, and the modified nature-like fishway in 2021. Red lines indicate the rock arches constructed below the crest of the dam structure. Red circles indicate the staggered pools which form three pathways through the fishway. Credit: U.S. Army Corps and Cape Fear River Watch.

Building a Network of Restored Habitat in the Klamath River Watershed

Strategic habitat restoration projects across the Klamath River watershed are laying the groundwork for future dam removals.
October 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Aerial view of a river mouth Mouth of the Klamath River. Credit: Thomas Dunklin.

Removing Dams and Replacing Culverts: Opening Up Miles of Habitat for Fish Migration

Oil spill settlement-funded projects opened up rivers and restored wetland habitat in two northeast states. Fish haven't been able to access some of these areas for hundreds of years.
October 22, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An excavator demolishing a dam Construction equipment removing the Horseshoe Mill Dam on the Weweantic River.

Return of Atlantic Sturgeon to Pee Dee River Signals Improved Health of Population

Tracking of endangered Atlantic sturgeon suggests successful spawning and population growth.
October 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
Three people hold a very large fish on a boat From left, David Hood (South Carolina Department of Natural Resources), Fritz Rohde (NOAA Fisheries), and Twyla Cheatwood (NOAA Fisheries) measure the recaptured Atlantic sturgeon in the Pee Dee River. The fish measured 6 feet long and weighed 90 pounds. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

West Coast Veterans Give Fish New Upstream Habitat Connections

Veterans Corps programs in Washington and California provide former service members with valuable skills and job experiences while helping improve endangered and threatened fish populations.
April 20, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Fish Migration Vet Corps James Garcia CA 3x2.png California Veterans Corps member James Garcia monitors fish in a stream in Southern California. Credit: California Conservation Corps.

NOAA Works with Partners to Develop State-of-the-Art Fish Passage

Oregon’s Clackamas River hydroelectric project benefits fish and communities.
April 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A hand holds two small fish, one is darker and striped, the other is bright and silvery Juvenile chinook and coho salmon before heading downstream past Oregon's North Fork Dam towards the Pacific Ocean. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

How Do Scientists Know Where the Fish Go?

Acoustic telemetry helps researchers keep tabs on individual fish and other critters as they migrate.
April 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two people examine a catfish on a boat Tracking catfish movements helps understand impact on food webs. Credit: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.

Reopening Rivers for Migratory Fish

Join us in celebrating World Fish Migration Day, April 21, 2018 and learn more about how NOAA Fisheries works to remove barriers to fish migration.
April 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
Five sleek fish jump up above fast moving water