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Inbreeding: A Conservation Challenge for Iconic Killer Whales

New genome sequencing reveals the reason behind Southern Resident killer whales' failure to thrive.
March 30, 2023 - Podcast ,
West Coast
A black and white Southern Resident killer whale leaping out of the water. The fin of another whale is visible and a boat and mountains are in the background.

California Sea Lions as Ecosystem Indicators

A long-term study on the diet of California sea lions in the Channel Islands helps to track climate-related ecosystem shifts and predator prey relationships.
National
Several brown and tan California sea lions rest on top of rocky ground with seabirds while tidal wave crashes in the background. California sea lions at San Nicholas Island in the southern Channel Islands. Credit: U.S. Navy/Greg Sanders

Seals, Sea Lions, and Climate Change: Shifting Prey and Habitat Impacts

The impacts of climate change continue to threaten several seal and sea lion species.
National
Juvenile, spotted harp seal on sheet of ice floating above water near snowy/icy land. A juvenile harp seal is monitored in Rye, New Hampshire. The seal was eventually relocated by trained responders because it moved too close to a main road. Credit: Seacoast Science Center

Is It a Seal or a Sea Lion?

Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, but there are distinct characteristics to tell them apart.
March 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Infographic showing illustrated seal and sea lion and describing the differences between the two animals, such as ears, body size, flippers, etc. At first glance, seals (true or “eared seals”) and sea lions look fairly similar. Taking a closer look, these are some of the general differences to tell these animals, such as on the harbor seal (left) and California sea lion (right) pictured above.

Seal & Sea Lion Week 2023: Celebrating Science and Safety

During March 20–24, NOAA Fisheries highlights science, conservation, and management about seals and sea lions.
March 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Black Hawaiian monk seal pup lies on its back, wide-eyed, on a sandy shore and looks into the camera. Hawaiian monk seal pup taking it easy on a beach in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program

Fishadelphia: Connecting Communities with Fresh Seafood

Fishadelphia is a community-supported fishery that brings fresh, local seafood to economically and culturally diverse communities in Philadelphia.
March 14, 2023 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
The Fishadelphia team. The Fishadelphia team. Credit: Dr. Talia Young.

Meet Sarah Bland, Deputy Regional Administrator for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office

Sarah is the Deputy Regional Administrator for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, where she oversees internal operations and provides guidance for sustainable fisheries, protected resources, and habitat conservation programs.
March 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A white woman wearing a green hat and blue shirt sits on a boat next to a boy. She is holding a fish they caught. Sarah and her son, Logan, with his first catch of the day! Courtesy: Sarah Bland.

Seafood Expo North America 2023

Seafood Expo North America is a leading trade event for all sectors of the seafood industry. The Expo will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from March 12–14, 2023. Visit us at Booth #181.
March 07, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
A variety of seafood on a bed of ice.

Catch Up on Our Podcast

Learn about our podcast, Dive In with NOAA Fisheries, and catch up on past episodes.
March 03, 2023 - Podcast ,
National
Diver completing a fish survey

Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month by meeting some of our colleagues across the country and getting a closer look at their many contributions.
March 03, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Genevieve wears a tan ballcap, dirty clothes, and field boots in a marsh. Her right foot is on top of a cooler and her hands are on her hips.