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New Abundance Estimate for Endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

New survey estimate and recent trend data suggest the population may be stable and possibly increasing slightly.
June 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
adult beluga whales with beluga calf

NOAA Fisheries Announces Selection of the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Members

The task force has 1 year to develop a coordinated research plan for salmon in Alaska.
June 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and summer steelhead swimming in the Elwha River. Photograph of Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and summer steelhead returning to the Elwha River. Photo courtesy of John McMillan

Strait Connecting Pacific and Arctic Oceans Larger Than Previously Measured

First detailed maps show the size of this strait has changed in recent years.
June 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Satellite view of the Bering Strait Satellite photo of the Bering Strait between the United States and Russia. Credit: NASA.

Tracking Climate-Driven Shifts in Fish Populations Across International Boundaries

As ocean warming drives fish stocks beyond traditional habitats, international collaboration and innovative methods are key to predicting and adapting to ecosystem change.
June 05, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Several pollock swimming in open blue water Alaska pollock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Reward Available for Information About Shooting of Steller Sea Lions in Cordova

Steller Sea Lions are protected under federal law.
June 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Two adult steller seals Steller sea lion - Photo: NOAA Fisheries

National Fish Habitat Partnership Projects to Engage Recreational Fishing Communities and Restore Habitat

Nearly $180,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement in Florida, Hawaiʻi, and Alaska.
June 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
Left: A person underwater in fins and a snorkel holds a tray of coral fragments. Right: Pyramid-shaped structures with pieces of coral affixed to them on a reef Left: Kuleana Coral Restoration staff with coral fragment modules ready to outplant onto a reef. Right: Coral fragment modules in situ. Credit: Kuleana Coral Restoration

NOAA Fisheries Selects Alaska to Begin Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification

Alaska received overwhelming support from public comments.
June 01, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Seaweed farming in Doyle Bay, Alaska Alaska aquaculture in practice - seaweed farming in Doyle Bay, Alaska with Seagrove Kelp Co. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

New Model Predicts Potential Effects of Prey Availability and Human Activities on Pregnant Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

Scientists hope the new tool will help identify data gaps and the combination of factors that may be impacting the endangered whale population’s recovery.
June 01, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Aerial view of beluga whale with calf in water Cook Inlet beluga mother and calf. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Fisheries Recent Actions in Wild Fish Conservancy v. Quan

NOAA Fisheries has recently taken several actions in Wild Fish Conservancy v. Quan (the Southeast Alaska salmon fishery case).
May 25, 2023 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
West Coast
Alaska salmon troller Bay of Pillars in Chatham Strait. Alaska salmon troller Bay of Pillars in Chatham Strait. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana