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Sampling Open Ocean Eddies in the Central North Pacific Ocean

Come along for the ride! Scientists are on a research mission to learn more about open-ocean mesoscale eddies and their impact on pelagic ecosystems in the Central North Pacific.
April 04, 2024 - Photo Gallery ,
Eleven scientists standing in a group on the back deck of a ship.

On the Probable Distribution of Stock-Recruitment Resilience of Pacific Saury (Cololabis saira) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean

Our numerical simulation approach provides an analytical tool for calculating the steepness distribution in other pelagic fish influenced by increases in sea surface temperature due to global warming.
April 02, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Modeling Tools To Help Assess the Distribution of Priority Reef Fish Species for Jurisdictional Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans in Guam

To assess the distribution of priority reef fish species around Guam, we analyzed five years of fish survey data from the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (2009–2022) using various spatial modeling techniques.
March 19, 2024 - Technical Memo ,

Subsurface Temperature Estimates From a Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) Reanalysis Provide Accurate Coral Heat Stress Indices Across the Main Hawaiian Islands

The MHI ROMS simulation proves to be a useful tool for coral reef management in the absence of, or to supplement, subsurface and satellite measurements across Hawaiʻi and likely for other Pacific Island regions.
March 19, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Genomic Analysis of Population History for Hawaiian Monk Seals

Advances in genomic technology and affordability offer a novel opportunity to revisit questions about Hawaiian monk seal trends
March 14, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Marine Heatwaves Disrupt Ecosystem Structure and Function via Altered Food Webs and Energy Flux

Evaluating the cascading effects on ecosystem structure and function in the Northeast Pacific Ocean. 
March 13, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Reproductive Dynamics of Striped Marlin (Kajikia audax) in the Central North Pacific

New maturity estimates to improve determinations of stock resilience and productivity in upcoming international assessments.
March 13, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Benchmark Stock Assessment for the Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish Complex in 2024 With Catch Projections Through 2029

Stock projections conducted for 2025–2029 for a range of hypothetical five year catches, and the corresponding risk of overfishing.
March 04, 2024 - Technical Memo ,

Herbivory Through the Lens of Ecological Processes Across Pacific Coral Reefs

We provide a framework to calculate rates of herbivory across Pacific reefs. 
March 04, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Another Year Of Protecting A Precious Population

Hawaiian monk seal monitoring and recovery work in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument was marked by partnerships, pups, and promise in 2023.
February 20, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Adult monk seal lying on the sand, eyes open, facing the camera, with a darker-colored pup on its left side, resting on a sandy beach with the ocean visible in the background. The pup’s right foreflipper is extended, touching the mother seal. Monk seal mother and pup on Hōlanikū (Kure Atoll). Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Sarah Glover (Permit #22677, PMNM-2023-001)