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Shasta River Habitat Restoration Builds Salmon’s Resilience to Rising Temperatures

A NOAA-supported project in California restores high-quality, cold-water habitat for salmon, boosting their resilience to rising temperatures due to climate change.
July 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two people in construction hats and vests working in a field in front of a piece of heavy machinery Fence installation along a tributary of the Shasta River. Credit: Erika Nortemann.

Agricultural Land Donation Promotes Salmon Recovery in the San Joaquin River

California farming family gives back, restoring habitat for threatened Chinook salmon
June 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Sack Dam Sack Dam on the San Joaquin River. Photo courtesy U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Progress Update: Engaging Recreational Anglers in Habitat Conservation

A progress update on habitat restoration projects in Alaska, Washington, California, and Virginia.
June 08, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
West Coast
National
Removal of the culvert at Mink Creek, Alaska. Removal of a culvert that was blocking fish passage in Mink Creek, Alaska. Credit: Takshanuk Watershed Council.

Celebrating 50 Years of Internationally Important Wetlands

May is American Wetlands Month and we’re taking a closer look at NOAA-managed sites that are wetlands of international importance.
May 10, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
International
Elkhorn Slough wetlands Elkhorn Slough meanders seven miles inland from Monterey Bay, California, harboring the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. Credit: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

National Fish Habitat Partnership Projects to Enhance Recreational Fishing and Restore Habitat

Nearly $250,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement projects in Louisiana, Maryland, Washington, and Alaska.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
National
Salt Marsh and Coastal Rocky Island, Malaga Island, Maine

New Discoveries and Management Decisions in the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program Report to Congress

The report highlights the impressive discoveries, science-informed management decisions, benefits of collaborative partnerships, and more.
April 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Vermillion rockfish with gorgonian coral on the northeast wall of Santa Cruz Canyon in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Vermillion rockfish with gorgonian coral on the northeast wall of Santa Cruz Canyon in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Image courtesy of NOAA and Marine Applied Research and Exploration.

Collaboration Offers the Best Hope for Lasting Puget Sound Salmon Solution

Recovering salmon populations takes habitat, hard work, and partnerships. By Barry Thom, Regional Administrator, West Coast Region
April 19, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
West Coast
Aerial view of the Nisqually River Basin at sunset Tidal wetlands in the Nisqually River Basin, where restored habitat fosters growth of juvenile salmon and steelhead on their way to the ocean.

Native American Veteran Intern to Begin Work Restoring Washington’s Puget Sound

Through a NOAA Veterans Corps internship, Air Force veteran Tillie Smith will begin a new journey restoring habitat and resources in Puget Sound, and gaining scientific experience to build a career in natural resources.
March 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Tillie Smith kneeling in a patch of vegetation Photo courtesy of Tillie Smith.

More Than 30 Acres of New Reef Habitat Built Off the Southern California Coast

NOAA and partners built new rocky reef habitat that will provide healthy homes for fish and marine life. This is one of many Southern California projects restoring wetland, reef and other habitats polluted by DDT and PCBs.
December 16, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A tug boat approaching large barge with a pile of boulders off the California coast. A barge of the large rocks for the reef is moved to the project location early during construction in May. Image: Chelsea Muñoz Williams/Vantuna Research Group

20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020

As we wrap up 2020, check out the most memorable marine features, videos, and photos of the year.
December 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
4994x3329 Oasis at the barren bottom.jpg Pocillopora grandis coral colonies serve as a welcome shelter for these butterflyfish and damselfish. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Ari Halperin.