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Reopening Cape Fear River to Migration Benefits Both Fish and People

NOAA and partners’ work to restore North Carolina’s Cape Fear River will provide cleaner water and healthier habitat for migratory fish, while in turn supporting local communities and businesses.
May 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
2019striper-fest_750x500_NC.jpg The StriperFest fishing competition is one of countless recreational opportunities on the Cape Fear River. Credit: Alan Cradick.

GulfCorps Initiative Recognized for Innovative Programming and Inspirational People

The Corps Network awarded NOAA's collaborative GulfCorps as a 2019 Project of the Year, and a GulfCorps crew member as a Corpsmember of the Year. The initiative trains young people to restore coastal habitats and gain job skills.
February 12, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Third Year of NOAA's Tuna and Swordfish Restoration Project in the Gulf of Mexico Begins

Effort aims to restore oceanic, highly migratory fish from impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill by partnering with fishermen on a voluntary six month break from pelagic longline fishing. Participants also have options to use alternative gear that reduces bycatch.
February 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Announcing the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program 2018 Report to Congress

New report highlights the exciting discoveries of never-before-seen deep-sea coral habitats.
December 20, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
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Reef Futures 2018 Symposium: Renewed Hope for Coral Reefs Around the World

Inspiring solutions to save coral reefs during an international symposium of global leaders in coral reef restoration.
December 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
International
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National Academies of Sciences Releases New Coral Reef Interventions Research Review

NOAA-commissioned study highlights the need for advanced, unconventional approaches to coral reef conservation.
November 28, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
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Innovative GulfCorps Program Grows, Kicks Off Year Two

NOAA and partners hosted orientations for nearly 100 new GulfCorps members, underserved youth and vets who’ll receive hands-on job training and employment in habitat restoration in the Gulf of Mexico.
November 02, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Florida A&M University Offers STEM Scholarships to NOAA GulfCorps Program Graduates

Florida A&M University, which leads the NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, will provide two scholarships each year to expand GulfCorps graduates’ opportunity to be a new generation of stewards for coastal environments, economies, and communities in the Gulf of Mexico.
October 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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NOAA Announces Latest Partnership to Restore Habitats Damaged by Oil and Hazardous Waste

Multi-year partnership with Ducks Unlimited has an initial funding amount of $1.8 million to help restore habitats in Texas damaged from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
August 14, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
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Partnering on Coral Reef Restoration

The Coral Restoration Foundation is a collaboration machine—focusing on active reef restoration, scientific research, and education.
July 30, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
CRF_jessica_levy.jpg CRF's Jessica Levy Brings New Corals to Plant on the Reef Image. Credit: Zach Ransom/Coral Restoration Foundation.