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$1.43 Million in NOAA Funding Recommended for Ruth Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grants Projects

Three new and four continuing projects will develop novel coral restoration and intervention methods to restore resilient coral ecosystems.
July 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
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A scientist takes photos of the corals growing on this vibrant reef to help assess reef health. A scientist takes photos of the corals growing on this vibrant reef to help assess reef health. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Louise Giuseffi.

Back to the Field: NOAA Biologists Return to Papahānaumokuākea to Study and Protect Hawaiʻi Wildlife

Field teams take extra safety precautions and work hard to make up for a lost year in the field.
July 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Picture of turtle and monk seal sleeping on a beach. NOAA teams recently departed to study and protect Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles in the remote islands of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Public–Private Partnership Remains Key to the Annual Bottomfish Survey in Hawaiʻi

The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center continues to rely on its strong partnership with the local fishing community to complete the annual Deep 7 Bottomfish survey.
July 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A cooperative research fisher conducts hook-and-line sampling operations in the Alenuihaha channel between Maui and Hawaii island. A cooperative research fisher conducts hook-and-line sampling operations in the Alenuihaha channel between Maui and Hawaii island. Photo: Pacific Islands Fisheries Group.

Monk Seal Pup Lōliʻi to Be Moved to Less Populated Location

In the interest of seal and human safety, NOAA and Hawaii Marine Animal Response will move the Hawaiian monk seal from Waikīkī to a more remote location after his mother, RK96, weans him.
June 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two monk seals resting near rock walls on a on public beach. Endangered Hawaiian monk seal RK96 and her pup Lōliʻi rest near a rock wall at Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī. NOAA plans to relocate the pup after weaning, in the interest of safety and to allow him to grow up as a wild seal with less human interaction. Credit: Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response.

10 Things You Can Do to Share the Shore and Sea With Pacific Islands Wildlife

Make a difference for Hawai‘i wildlife with these 10 tips for sharing the sea and shore.
May 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian monk seal signage with two resting monk seals behind it on the beach.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Threatened & Endangered Species in the Pacific

Learn some fascinating facts about protected species in the Pacific Ocean and how you can help them.
May 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
False killer whale catching fish above water. A member of the false killer whale main Hawaiian Islands insular population catches a mahimahi. Credit: Cascadia Research/Robin W. Baird.

Monk Seal Pup Born at Kaimana Beach

A Hawaiian monk seal pup was born on a busy Oʻahu beach this week. Please minimize disturbance as much as possible and observe the pair from a safe distance.
May 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Adult monk seal and newborn pup on a public beach. RK96 and her pup resting and sleeping. Credit: Hawaii Marine Animal Response.

Hawaiian Monk Seals Join the Animal Telemetry Network

A new web portal lets you see where Hawaiian monk seals travel.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Monk seal feature image A group of young monk seals awaits release after being outfitted with satellite trackers that will help NOAA scientists understand how young seals use their environment and learn to find food. Photo: NOAA Fisheries

New Discoveries and Management Decisions in the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program Report to Congress

The report highlights the impressive discoveries, science-informed management decisions, benefits of collaborative partnerships, and more.
April 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Vermillion rockfish with gorgonian coral on the northeast wall of Santa Cruz Canyon in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Vermillion rockfish with gorgonian coral on the northeast wall of Santa Cruz Canyon in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Image courtesy of NOAA and Marine Applied Research and Exploration.

Using Sound as a Tool to Help Count Snappers in Hawai‘i and Prevent Overfishing

Results of recent research could help improve monitoring the health of economically important snappers.
April 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
active acoustic schematic