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DNA Confirms Rare Bryde's Whale Off Florida is Gulf of Mexico Species

Biologists are getting a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and examine what is believed to be a rare Gulf of Mexico Bryde's whale.
March 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Dolphin Calf Swimming Freely After Rescue Team Steps In

Biologists work together to free calf from fishing gear off Florida coast.
March 12, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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New Management Measures Mitigate Shortfin Mako Overfishing

Amendment 11 to the Atlantic HMS fishery management plan outlines measures for both recreational and commercial fishermen.
March 04, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Help Right Whales and their Calves: Give Them Space

Watch an endangered right whale mom and baby interact with a group of dolphins, and learn how to keep them safe by staying at least 500 yards away.
February 27, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Using Quality Management Tools to Improve the Stock Assessment Process in the Southeast

Workshop brings together fisheries-dependent data experts and stock assessment scientists to improve stock assessment processes in the Southeast.
February 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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50 Year-Old NOAA Message in a Bottle

Texas couple finds NOAA "science treasure" during a walk on the beach.
February 11, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Are Fish Impacted by Hurricanes?

A new study indicates fish in deep water do experience the affects of storms
February 11, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Tagging the Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Last week, NOAA Fisheries scientists joined scientists from Florida International University, Cape Eleuthera Institute, and University of North Florida on an expedition in the Bahamas to further understand the reproductive biology of the oceanic whitetip shark, a species recently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
February 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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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 ,
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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 ,
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