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Profiles in Sustainability: A New Look for FishWatch

Re-designed FishWatch site helps users understand the sustainability of U.S. seafood.
June 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
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A grid of seven photos depicting various seafood communities. Whether you catch it yourself, purchase it at your local store, or order it from your favorite restaurant, sustainable seafood is cause to celebrate. Credits: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (top left), Canopy Sea Farms (bottom left), and NOAA Fisheries (all others).

Meet Melissa Cook, Research Fishery Biologist

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Dr. Melissa Cook.
June 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A smiling woman sitting on the edge of a boat holding a small sea turtle. Dr. Melissa Cook holding a sea turtle caught in a pound net off the coast of North Carolina. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #: 21233-03)

Meet Communications Intern, Tralee Chapman

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Tralee Chapman.
June 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A woman stands smiling on a trail outside. Tralee exploring the trails on Isabela Island in the Galapagos. Photo courtesy of Tralee Chapman

Threatened and Endangered Species of the Southeastern United States

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by getting to know some of the threatened and endangered species found in the waters of the southeastern United States.
June 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A Rice’s whale swimming near the surface. A Rice's whale swimming near the surface. Photo: NOAA Fisheries (ESA/MMPA Permit No. 779-1633).

Embarking on Research to Study Pantropical Spotted Dolphins

Learning more about the pantropical spotted dolphin population structure in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
June 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A pantropical spotted dolphin jumps out of the deep blue ocean water with white spray all around. A pantropical spotted dolphin surfacing along side the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit No.14450)

NOAA Enforcement Uncovers Multiple Illegal Seafood Export Operations

Two recent investigations into illegally labeled and exported lobster led to criminal charges.
June 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Officers found thousands of pounds of imported lobster that were repackaged into boxes labeled as products of the U.S.A. Officers found thousands of pounds of imported lobster that were repackaged into boxes labeled as products of the U.S.A.

Meet Stock Assessment Scientist Lisa Ailloud

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Dr. Lisa Ailloud.
June 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A woman with glasses, dressed warmly in a wooded area. Lisa Ailloud enjoying the Missouri fall weather. Photo courtesy of Lisa Ailloud

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

Atlantic Blacktip Sharks: A Management Success Story

Blacktip shark stocks are a great example of the successes of 30 years of Atlantic Highly Migratory Fisheries Management.
May 31, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Atlantic blacktip sharks

New Plan Outlines Strategies for Conserving South Atlantic Salt Marsh Habitat

The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative has released a plan for conserving approximately 1 million acres of salt marsh threatened by climate change.
May 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Aerial view of salt marsh habitat An aerial view of salt marsh near Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. Credit: Mark Bias.