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International Collaboration Improves Understanding of Tuna Populations

Researchers found that Atlantic bluefin tuna from the three known spawning grounds are more genetically interconnected than previously thought.
December 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Closeup of Bluefin Tuna

Explore a NOAA Career: Summer 2024 Paid Internships in the Chesapeake Bay

College students: Apply by January 28, 2024, for these opportunities to learn from and work with NOAA scientists and other experts.
December 11, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Onboard a boat, a young woman wearing sunglasses and holding a small camera crouches near a frame made from PVC pipe. An intern with the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office readies equipment to monitor the health of restored oyster reefs.

New Paper Snowflake Crafts to Help You Celebrate Winter

Four adorable paper snowflakes to help you celebrate winter! Our new designs highlight Woods Hole Science Aquarium residents: American lobster, Atlantic salmon, scrawled cowfish, and Northern pipefish in Irish moss.
December 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Collage of American lobster, Atlantic salmon, scrawled cowfish, and Irish moss and Northern pipefish designs in medium blue on a dark blue background. “Paper Snowflake Templates.” NOAA Fisheries logo.

Oceanic Whitetip Sharks: A Plan for Recovery

Oceanic whitetip sharks, once abundant across the globe, are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. However, a forthcoming recovery plan is designed to help bring this species back from the brink.
An oceanic whitetip shark swims in the middle of the ocean. An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.

Study Finds Offshore Wind Areas a Biologically Important Habitat for Whales and Dolphins

Scientists use passive acoustic monitoring to create a baseline soundscape off the southern New England coast to help evaluate the potential impacts of offshore wind development on cetacean species.
November 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Two North Atlantic right whales from above, exhaling.

Fun Facts About Atlantic Tunas

How much do you know about Atlantic tunas? Some of these facts might be surprising!
November 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Bluefin tuna swimming in water.

FY 2024 Received Prescott Grant Proposals

For the fiscal year 2024, 66 proposals were received from 21 states and 1 Tribe. The total amount of federal funding requested was $8,262,854. These proposals met the minimum requirements and will be considered for funding.