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A Growing Facility to Leverage Coral Science

Advancing coral research, spawning efforts, and restoration science in an expanded experimental wet lab facility.
December 06, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
the A and B Raceway tanks of the newly expanded coral science facility Flow-through seawater systems at the newly expanded coral wet lab, which has 3 grow out raceways and an experimental 30-tank system. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Allan Bright (Permit: FKNMS-2018-163-A1)

Meet Eric Weissberger, Oyster Restoration Coordinator for Deepwater Horizon

Eric Weissberger brings years of expertise as a shellfish biologist to his role as oyster restoration coordinator. He helps the five Gulf states and NOAA work together to rebuild oyster reefs after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
November 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
a man in a red boat rows in a small harbor. Eric Weissberger is the Oyster Restoration Coordinator for the Deepwater Horizon restoration program.

Louisiana Trustees Release Final Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Restoration Plan

The project, totaling more than $2 billion, would restore and protect thousands of acres of wetlands in coastal Louisiana.
September 21, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
a wetland in coastal louisiana. A wetland in coastal Louisiana. Photo: Jeanne Allen

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.

Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration to Protect Georgia’s Coast

Two projects assisting oyster reef habitat restoration that will protect Georgia’s saltwater marshes and coastline.
July 27, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Volunteers bagging oyster cultch, a substrate that helps oysters grow, at the Savannah State University Marine Science Research Center. Volunteers bagging oyster cultch, a substrate that helps oysters grow, at the Savannah State University Marine Science Research Center. Credit: Savannah State University/Cameron Atkinson.

Long-Term Monitoring Highlights Continued Recovery of Roanoke River Fish and Mussel Populations

Eighteen years after restoring flow to an important section of the Roanoke River, populations of key species—including the American eel and beneficial freshwater mussels—are growing.
July 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Young American eels in a handheld net suspended over a holding tank. There are about 50 eels, and each one is between 100 and 200 millimeters in length. Credit: Dominion Energy American eels captured in the bypassed reach downstream of Roanoke Rapids Dam. Almost all of the migrating eels at the dam first pass through the bypassed reach, which has become an important migration corridor since flow was restored to this area. Credit: Dominion Energy

National Fish Habitat Partnership Projects to Engage Recreational Fishing Partners and Restore Habitat

Nearly $150,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement in Hawai’i, South Carolina, and Alaska.
June 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
An adult with Kuleana Coral Reefs teaching a group of children in an outdoor classroom. Credit: Kuleana Coral Reefs/Blake Nowack. Kuleana Coral Reefs staff teaches future anglers about coral as critical fish habitat in Hawaiʻi. Credit: Kuleana Coral Reefs/Blake Nowack.

Follow Along as NOAA’s Largest Wetland Restoration Project Creates Marsh in Louisiana

A team is constructing nearly 1,200 acres of marsh in Upper Barataria Basin that will support fish and wildlife and help reduce the effects of future storms.
June 06, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A man wearing a safety vest and hard hat takes a photograph of a barge Over the coming months, we look forward to sharing photos, videos, and more of work to create marsh in the Upper Barataria Basin, like this image of a photographer capturing construction as it gets under way.

Fish Passage Inspired by Nature on the Cape Fear River, North Carolina

To improve fish passage, Cape Fear River Watch and partners have made a series of upgrades to a fishway originally designed to mimic natural river habitat.
May 16, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Aerial view of before and after photo of the original nature-like fishway at Cape Fear Lock and Dam Number 1 (2013) and modified nature-like fishway. (2021) Aerial view of the original nature-like fishway at Cape Fear Lock and Dam Number 1 in 2013, and the modified nature-like fishway in 2021. The red lines indicate the rock arches constructed below the crest of the dam structure. The red circles indicate the staggered pools which form three pathways through the fishway. Credit: U.S. Army Corps and Cape Fear River Watch.

World Fish Migration Day 2022

Join us in celebrating World Fish Migration Day 2022! Learn more about how NOAA helps migratory fish and communities by opening or improving access to river and stream habitat.
May 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
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750x500shutterstock_666342400_04272019.jpg Atlantic salmon leaps upstream. Credit: Shutterstock