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Celebrating 30 Years of Atlantic Shark Management

NOAA Fisheries is celebrating 30 years of managing Atlantic shark species.
July 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Graphic showing multiple shark species underwater.

Genetic Study Finds Reef Manta Rays Stay Close to Home

A new study reveals that reef manta rays in Hawaiʻi have small populations that are genetically distinct and vulnerable.
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A reef manta swims over a coral reef with a boat on the surface of the water in the distance behind it. Reef manta ray visiting a reef in South Maui, Hawaiʻi. Credit: Hawaiʻi Association for Marine Education and Research/Mark Deakos

Sharpen Your Shark Facts

Celebrate 30 years of federal Atlantic shark fisheries management with new fin-tastic shark facts each week this summer!
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Close-up of Great White Shark

Atlantic Sharks: 30 Years of Successes and Lessons

NOAA Fisheries has successfully managed Atlantic highly migratory sharks for 30 years. Learn about some of the challenges of assessing shark stocks and combatting misinformation about sharks.
July 13, 2023 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two blacktip sharks swimming Blacktip sharks. Credit: iStock.

Community Comes Together to Replant a Restored Marsh in North Carolina

Marsh restoration in the Cape Fear River Basin is helping to improve water quality and offer storm protection.
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
a marsh with juvenile plants is shown with multiple volunteers in the background New plants are shown in the Carolina Beach marsh area (NOAA Fisheries)

Scientists Identify More Efficient Means to Determine the Age of Fish Using AI and Near-Infrared Technology

New approach replaces manual methods that have been used for more than a century worldwide.
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Left: scientific images showing how to determine age of an otolith, Right: shows scientific tools for a newer method of determining age

Sharks, Rays, and Climate Change: Impacts on Habitat, Prey Distribution, and Health

Warming ocean temperatures and more intense storms caused by climate change are impacting prey availability and habitat quality for migratory sharks and rays, keystone species in the ocean.
July 12, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Swimming oceanic whitetip shark The oceanic whitetip shark’s scientific name—Carcharhinus longimanus—comes from its long, rounded pectoral fin (Longimanus translates to “long hands”). Credit: Andy Mann

Restoration Project Improves Access to Meadowdale Beach Park for Salmon—and People

A NOAA-supported project in the Puget Sound region reconnected and restored historic habitat for migrating salmon, while improving public access for park visitors.
July 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A railroad bridge runs parallel to the shore, with estuary habitat in the foreground and open water in the background A new railroad bridge at Meadowdale Beach Park is helping to improve fish passage and reconnect the park to the beach. Credit: Snohomish County.

Selections Made for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Region Salmon Research Work Group

The Alaska Salmon Research Task Force has identified members to serve on its work group to identify gaps and salmon research priorities for the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim region.
June 30, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Close-up of two chum salmon at the bottom of murky water. Can see rocks below the fish.

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
West Coast
National
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).