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Meet Research Fishery Biologist, Dionne Hoskins-Brown

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science center Series, meet Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown.
March 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown sitting next to an oyster reef. Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown at Savannah State University oyster reef. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Researchers Investigate Innovative Way to Plant Oysters for Restoration

NOAA and the U.S. Naval Academy explore whether using “direct setting” of oyster larvae is effective.
March 16, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Five oyster shells, each with multiple smaller oyster shells stuck to them Oyster hatcheries can produce "spat on shell"—multiple juvenile oysters attached to other, larger oyster shells—through an intensive process. Spat on shell are often used in oyster reef restoration projects. Photo: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Oyster Hatchery.

Atlantic Surfclam: Age Determination Methods for Northwest Atlantic Species

How to use chondrophores to age Surfclams
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Ocean Quahog: Age Determination Methods for Northwest Atlantic Species

How to age Ocean Quahog shells
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Introduction: Age Determination Methods for Northwest Atlantic Species

Documented age-determination techniques used by staff at the Woods Hole Laboratory to conduct age and growth studies and determine the age of various species from New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions.
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Redfish otolith, age 31

How to Complete a Commercial eVTR for IFQ Clams Using Fish Online eVTR Web App

Operators of federally permitted vessels must submit a vessel trip report (VTR) for each fishing trip. VTRs are important because they provide data that informs fishery science and management decisions. These are tips to complete VTRs electronically.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Virginia’s Middle Peninsula: Projects Focus on Oysters, Shorelines, and More

Work is underway in the recently announced Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area.
November 23, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Aerial view of river with wetlands interspersed with residences and forested areas on both sides The Mattaponi River snakes through King and Queen County, Virginia, part of NOAA's Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area.

NOAA Fisheries Finalizes Amendment 20 to the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan

Effective December 23, 2022
November 22, 2022 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

NOAA Fisheries Announces Final 2023 Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Specifications

Effective January 1, 2023
November 18, 2022 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Current Research at Milford Laboratory

We develop probiotics for use in oyster hatcheries and perform studies in aquaculture gear as habitat for marine life, nutrient bioextraction studies, shellfish genetics research, offshore shellfish aquaculture potential, and shellfish responses to ocean…
New England/Mid-Atlantic