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2019 Northeast Sea Scallop Survey Finishes

Dredge sampling was completed for all areas. HabCam sampling was cut short on Georges Bank.
June 21, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Scallops and scallop outlines on the sea bed.

Record Number of Leatherback Turtles Tagged in North Carolina

Thirteen leatherback turtles were sampled and tagged off Beaufort, North Carolina, in May by NOAA Fisheries Northeast and Southeast Science Center staffs and colleagues, continuing a project begun in 2017 to assess the turtles abundance, movements, behavior, and health status.
June 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Turtle capture from small zodiac, scientist with net in bowsprit.

Meet Henry Milliken, Research Fisheries Biologist

We continue our series to introduce the people who work at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Each month we feature a new "face" from the Center's five laboratories and share with you a bit about who they are, what they do at the Center, and what they enjoy doing in their spare time. Henry Milliken conducts gear research to reduce bycatch, and heads the new Populations, Ecology, and Threats Team at the Woods Hole Laboratory.
June 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Tagging team with tagged turtle on deck.

Ocean Month 2019

Dive into our online campaigns and features during Ocean Month.
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The Coastal Squeeze: Changing Tactics for Dealing with Climate Change

In New England and the Mid-Atlantic, we are seeing surprisingly fast changes compared to other parts of the world. Incorporating new information is critical to protecting essential fish habitat.
June 14, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Two Partners Recommended for Funding to Restore Habitat From Oil and Hazardous Waste Spills

New five-year partnerships with The Nature Conservancy and The Water Institute of the Gulf will start with projects restoring coastal habitats in Alabama, Louisiana, and New York.
June 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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New Stock Assessment Process Underway in the Northeast

Key elements include better assessment planning, and more research and collaboration among partners, including fishermen
June 13, 2019 - Feature Story ,
18 buckets of redfish on deck with net in front.

Pilots Help Turtles Take Flight

Cold-stunned sea turtles get help from an unlikely place: the general aviation community.
June 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Engaging with Recreational Anglers Is a Top Priority

It's National Fishing and Boating Week! Check out this leadership message from Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries Chris Oliver and learn how we support recreational fishing opportunities across the country.
Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, women on the stern of a boat in shorts and visor.

Meet Alison Brodet, Woods Hole Science Aquarium Biologist

We continue our series to introduce the people who work at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Each month we feature a new "face" from the Center's five laboratories and share with you a bit about who they are, what they do at the Center, and what they enjoy doing in their spare time. Alison Brodet is an aquarium biologist at our Woods Hole Science Aquarium in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
May 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Allison checking the contents of a cooler.