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National Fish Habitat Partnership Projects to Enhance Recreational Fishing and Restore Habitat

Nearly $250,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement projects in Louisiana, Maryland, Washington, and Alaska.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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Salt Marsh and Coastal Rocky Island, Malaga Island, Maine

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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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.

$12 Million Approved for GulfCorps to Create More Jobs, Restore Thousands of Acres of Habitat

After four years of success, the RESTORE Council Approved almost $12 million for GulfCorps to continue work for an additional four years, restoring habitat and boosting local economies to help the Gulf Coast recover after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
April 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Three young people standing on a boardwalk in the woods with landscaping equipment. GulfCorps crew members in the field on a vegetation management project. Image: Katie Flowers Moss/TNC

Nearly $100 Million Proposed to Restore Gulf-wide Resources Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Funded by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement, eleven restoration projects are planned across all five states bordering the Gulf of Mexico, and sites in Mexico and on the Atlantic coast of Florida.
March 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Dolphin surfaces the water. $7.2 million in restoration projects are proposed for marine mammals, including dolphins. Image: Florida FWC/Rebekah Nelson

Louisiana Trustees Seek Comments on Proposed Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion

The $2 billion project will create tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in coastal Louisiana. Public comment is open through May 4, 2021.
March 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
1280x800-la-gulf-spill-restoration-barataria-basin-marsh-islands-new-belt2.png Aerial view of parts of Louisiana's Barataria Basin, where wetlands have disappeared for decades.

20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020

As we wrap up 2020, check out the most memorable marine features, videos, and photos of the year.
December 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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4994x3329 Oasis at the barren bottom.jpg Pocillopora grandis coral colonies serve as a welcome shelter for these butterflyfish and damselfish. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Ari Halperin.

New Pilot Project Offers Quick Answers About Important Consultations

With the Inland Mapper, one click tells you if you need an Essential Fish Habitat consultation.
November 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Inland Mapper EFH Consultation Needed

National Fish Habitat Partnership Recognized by Congress

With the signing of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, Congress recognized the National Fish Habitat Partnership.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Brook Trout Brook trout.

Celebrating Veterans Serving in Habitat Conservation

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day and learn more about NOAA's vet corps partnerships employing veterans in the habitat restoration economy.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Dustin-Casey-taking-GPS-on-Manzana.JPG

New Coral Reef Monitoring Guide Will Help Measure Restoration Progress

The guide, developed by the Coral Restoration Consortium’s Monitoring Working Group, provides scientific guidance for monitoring coral reef restoration projects and measuring their success.
October 26, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Diver monitoring corals A diver monitoring restored corals. (Photo: Reef Renewal Bonaire)