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Spring News Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about new Hawaiian monk seal pups, environmental DNA, new fish species, killer whale diversity, and more.
March 29, 2024 - Podcast ,
National
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. A Southern Resident killer whale leaps out of the water. Credit: Candace Emmons

2024 Bottom Trawl Survey in Photos

Ever wonder what life is like when your office is a large floating marine laboratory? Our photo gallery highlights some of the incredible sights and scenes from the 2024 Bottom Trawl Survey season.
March 15, 2024 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Several fish lie in a long metal trough inside a ship lab. There are three scientists in the background sorting.

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).

2024 Ecosystem Monitoring Survey in Photos

Survey scientists get to see all kinds of interesting things while working at sea. Here are some of the sights and scenes they experienced during the 2024 Ecosystem Monitoring Survey season.
March 12, 2024 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
View of the setting sun from the bridge of a research vessel at sea. The yellow and gold sky peeks through low lying clouds that are in grays, purples, pinks, and apricots.

Why You Should Try Monkfish

Eat more monkfish! A nonprofit agency in New York works to increase demand and consumption of monkfish in the Northeast.
February 29, 2024 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Calvin Alexander in yellow and orange gear holding large monkfish. Study Fleet scientist Calvin Alexander holding a monkfish.

Do Alaska Kelp Farms Provide Habitat for Native Species?

This new video shows the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s research into how kelp farms may provide habitat for Alaskan species compared to natural bull kelp beds
February 27, 2024 - Video ,
Alaska
Alaska Ocean Farms harvests seaweed near Kodiak, Alaska. Alaska Ocean Farms harvests seaweed near Kodiak, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Fish

During the fall 2023 Bottom Trawl Survey, science center staff and crew aboard the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow shared their favorite survey species.
February 20, 2024 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A long, thin tan and brown fish lies on its belly atop a black background.

A Game-Changing Effort for Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales

An update from our experts on the status of North Atlantic right whales, and our plans to use Inflation Reduction Act funds for right whale conservation.
February 15, 2024 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Horton NARW with her calf North Atlantic right whale Horton and newborn calf. Credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #26919.

Rice’s Whale Photo Gallery

Images of the endangered Rice’s whale taken and compiled by NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center and partners.
February 14, 2024 - Photo Gallery ,
Southeast
Rice’s whale photographed using an unmanned aircraft system.

Share Some Love this Valentine’s Day

Download these punny fish, turtle, and marine mammal Valentines to share with your friends.
February 13, 2024 - Photo Gallery ,
National
Blue Valentine's Day graphic with the image of a humpback whale in the center. Red hearts float overtop of its head.