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U.S.-Caught Sharks Are a Sustainable Food Choice

While overfishing has greatly depleted some shark populations overseas, U.S. shark fisheries are some of the most sustainable in the world.
October 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Pelagic Blacktip shark in open water. Pelagic blacktip shark in open water. Credit: Madelein_Wolf/Getty Images

10 Things You Should Know About North Atlantic Right Whales

The endangered North Atlantic right whale population has been steadily declining for nearly the past decade. Today, researchers estimate that only about 360 right whales are left. Learn more about what we are doing and what you can do to help save right whales.
October 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two North Atlantic right whales from above, exhaling.

Restored Corals are Thriving Three Years after Hurricane Matthew

Monitoring shows 90 percent survival rate for restored corals in Puerto Rico.
October 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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How Retention Limits Help Us Sustainably Manage Shark Fisheries

Hear from a shark management expert about how NOAA Fisheries uses retention limits to maximize fishing opportunities while preventing overfishing.
October 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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Submit a Quote: Gulf Pelagic Longliners Can Help Restore Fish Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Restoration project offers pelagic longline vessel owners incentives to help restore fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more and submit a quote to participate no later than October 23.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Watching Wildlife

Learn more about proper marine life viewing guidelines on the shore and in the water.
August 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
On Shipwreck Beach on the south coast of Kauai, Hawaii, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk around the seal.

U.S. and Canadian Officials Discuss Next Steps in North Atlantic Right Whale Protection

A message from NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Chris Oliver, who recently met with Canadian officials to coordinate conservation and management efforts for the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
August 12, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
International
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Recreational Anglers Get Help Combatting Post-Release Mortality from Partnership of Fishery Managers

NOAA Fisheries, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and Atlantic state agencies partner to make circle hooks, descending devices more accessible to anglers.
August 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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Three Living Shorelines Creating Habitat, Protecting the Gulf Coast

NOAA is working with state partners on living shoreline projects in the Gulf of Mexico—restoring and creating resilient coastal habitats and communities damaged by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
July 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Deepwater Horizon Living Shoreline Oyster Reef 1 Alabama 3264x2176.jpg Rocks and oyster shells placed in front of marshes create habitat and protect the shoreline.

Eight Surprising Shark Facts

Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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