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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 ,
Pacific Islands

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 ,
Pacific Islands

Meet Makana—One of the First Hawaiian Monk Seal Pups of 2024

Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response partnered with Kahuku Elementary School to name the first Hawaiian monk seal pup of Oʻahu in 2024.
March 15, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A mother Hawaiian monk seal and her pup lay side by side on a sandy beach. Hawaiian monk seal RK80 (Keolakai) gave birth to her first pup, Makana, in February 2024 on Oʻahu. Credit Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response (NOAA Fisheries Permit #24359)

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 ,
Pacific Islands

Hawaiian Monk Seal Pupping Season

The Hawaiian monk seal pupping season has started! NOAA Fisheries experts in the Pacific Islands work with partners to protect the pups during this critical time.
March 14, 2024 - Podcast ,
Pacific Islands
A Hawaiian monk seal pup lays in the sand A young, female Hawaiian monk seal pup, identified as "PM6," lying in the sand at Kalaupapa, Molokai in 2017. This is the fourth pup of mom "RI25." Credit: NOAA/Tracy Mercer (Permit #16632-02).

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 ,
Pacific Islands

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 ,
Pacific Islands

Supplemental Biological Opinion on Continued Authorization of Hawaiʻi Shallow-Set Longline Fishery, 2024

NOAA Fisheries issued a no-jeopardy supplemental biological opinion in March 2024 on the agency’s authorization of the Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline fishery as currently managed for North Pacific loggerhead sea turtles.
March 12, 2024 - Biological Opinion ,
Pacific Islands
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Supplemental Biological Opinion for Hawaiʻi Shallow-Set Longline Fishery

NOAA Fisheries issued a no-jeopardy supplemental biological opinion on the authorization of the Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline fishery. The supplement considers the potential effects associated with fishing in the Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline…
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Pacific Islands
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05/07/2024

Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
March 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
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An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 11-15, 2024.