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Science to Support Sustainable Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Development in Alaska State Waters

NOAA Fisheries releases new strategic research plan for shellfish and seaweed aquaculture in Alaska.
August 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Kelp underwater

More Than $770,000 Awarded for Ruth Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grants Projects

Projects will develop novel coral restoration and intervention methods to restore resilient coral ecosystems.
August 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
White corals releasing a shimmering cloud into the water as they spawn. Credit: Johnston Applied Marine Science. Coral spawning in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, captured during work initiated under the Ruth Gates Restoration Innovation Grants in 2020. Credit: Johnston Applied Marine Science.

Whales Hitting Boats – Conservation and Conflict

A biologist’s perspective on collaboration and enforcement.
August 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Jumping fish avoid an open humpback whale's mouth A humpback whale feeding on menhaden close to shore in Plymouth, MA. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Calls for Applications for American Fisheries Advisory Committee

The Committee will make recommendations for Saltonstall-Kennedy priorities and grant award funding.
August 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National

Our 2022 PEP Students Share Insights

Since 2009, this partnership among local science institutions has brought students to Woods Hole, Massachusetts, for a lively summer course in marine science and opportunities to work with top researchers.
August 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Collage of 2022 PEP Interns

Our 2022 College-Supported Students Share Insights

NOAA offers internship opportunities through partnerships with selected colleges and in collaboration with other colleges and universities for degree requirements.
August 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
College of interns from 2022.

Our 2022 IN FISH Students Share Insights

IN FISH is a new program that partners NOAA with academic and non-government research institutions to offer students academic credit as well as hands-on experience.
August 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Collage of the 2022 IN FISH Interns

Examining Marine Life Vulnerability to Climate Change

Scientists assess risk to 83 species in the Pacific Islands region.
August 08, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A photo of several of the species at risk: Acanthurus achilles, Caranx melampygus, Tripneustes gratilla, Acanthurus triostegus, Scarus rubroviolaceus, Cephalopholis argus, Octopus cyanea, Lutjanus kasmira, Panulirus penicillatus, Triaenodon obesus, Selar crumenophthalmus, Ctenochaetus strigosus, Naso unicornis, Zebrasoma flavescens, Tridacna maxima. Fifteen of the 83 species included in the Pacific Islands vulnerability assessment. From left to right: Acanthurus achilles, Caranx melampygus, Tripneustes gratilla, Acanthurus triostegus, Scarus rubroviolaceus, Cephalopholis argus, Octopus cyanea, Lutjanus kasmira, Panulirus penicillatus, Triaenodon obesus, Selar crumenophthalmus, Ctenochaetus strigosus, Naso unicornis, Zebrasoma flavescens, Tridacna maxima. Photo credit: Bruce Mundy.

Welcome Aboard the R/V Gloria Michelle, Trevor Grams

New officer in charge brings know-how from Alaska.
August 08, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Color image taken on a sunny day. In the foreground a man in safety gear on a small boat smiles for the camera. The ocean’s surface has a slight chop. Over his right shoulder, a large research vessel can be seen on the horizon. Trevor Grams conducting small boat operations. The NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada is in the background. Credit: NOAA Corps/Trevor Grams

Humpback Whale: From Photo to Postage Stamp

Young researcher captured image that will send envelopes across the nation.
August 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Breaching humpback whale on U.S. Postal Service stamp Breaching humpback whale on U.S. Postal Service stamp. Courtesy of U.S. Postal Service.