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The Expert Is In! Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s Whales

It is likely that fewer than 100 Bryde's whales are living in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about what NOAA Fisheries is doing to help this endangered species.
February 13, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Sea Turtle Superheroes

Take a stroll down a sandy stretch of Texas coast and you might see a real-life superhero in action. No, not Aquaman, but a protector of sea life all the same. Lyndsey Howell is her name and saving sea turtles is her claim to fame.
November 17, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Coral Restoration Work Underway after Hurricane Matthew

NOAA Fisheries staff use innovative techniques to help restore corals damaged by Hurricane Matthew.
November 09, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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The Road to Restoration for Sea Turtles

Part 1: Sea Turtles Harmed by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Sea turtles are irreplaceable. They serve unique ecological roles and are highly valued by the public. They are also vulnerable to threats caused by human activities. The five sea turtle
June 13, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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Undercover Operation Ends With More Than Just Fines, Probation

Most people understand the general concept about what happens in a police investigation. Everything you need to know is shown in an every-day episode of Law and Order. First, there’s a lead or a tip that investigators follow. That lead, in some cases,
April 03, 2016 - Feature Story ,
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The Pocket Shark: A Digital Dissection

To dissect an extremely rare specimen, scientists wield a digital scalpel
June 24, 2015 - Feature Story ,
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Are Our Fisheries Laws Working? Just Ask About Gag Grouper

Gag grouper is the 37th stock to be rebuilt since 2000, according to the NOAA Fisheries' 2014 Status of Stocks report.
April 15, 2015 - Feature Story ,

When Estimating Fish Populations, Seeing is Believing

Adding video cameras to fish traps allows scientists to get more precise abundance estimates for several important species of reef fish.
January 28, 2015 - Podcast ,
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Underwater Robots Search for Sea Turtles

Scientists test out a new tool for keeping track of endangered populations of sea turtles: submersible robots with side-scan sonar.
June 19, 2014 - Feature Story ,
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For Rescued Sea Turtle Eggs, A Chance at Survival

NOAA Fisheries veterinarian, Brian Stacy, describes a very unusual attempt to rescue the eggs of a sea turtle that was hit and killed by a boat.
June 08, 2014 - Podcast ,
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