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New Puget Sound Steelhead Plan Charts Course for Recovery

Federal, state, tribal, and other partners join to plan recovery of the native species.
December 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Juvenile steelhead swimming along a rocky riverbed Juvenile steelhead. Photo: John McMillian

Rebound in Groundfish Leads to New Flexibility for Fishermen, Protection for Deep-Sea Corals

Community collaboration fosters wide support for new action on groundfish.
November 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
School of rockfish swimming above coral

Veterans Become Budding Marine Scientists Through Washington Internship Program

A partnership between NOAA Fisheries and the State of Washington introduces veterans to a wide array of marine science jobs and career paths.
November 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Research Cruise to Survey Deep-Sea Corals, Sponges, and Fish Habitat Along the West Coast

Live video feed from underwater submersible allows anyone to virtually join the expedition.
October 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Road Replacement Project Opens Pathway for Salmon Recovery in Washington

In partnership with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, NOAA is helping reopen tidal channels to salmon migration and create a more resilient coastal community.
August 23, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Kilisut_Harbor_causeway_Jefferson County_750x500.jpg Sediment builds up on both sides of the road connecting Marrowstone and Indian Island to the mainland. (Photo: Jefferson County)

New Mapping Reveals Lost West Coast Estuary Habitat

Report highlights potential for restoration of these important habitats.
August 14, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Aerial view of Drakes Bay in Point Reyes, CA. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Chinook Salmon Habitat Restoration in Washington Sees Positive Results

NOAA and partners have seen success in efforts toward Chinook salmon recovery in the Skagit River estuary, but much more work is needed to achieve population recovery goals.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Interview with a Habitat: River

Float along with NOAA as we interview the Russian River in California and discuss water quantity, riverbank restoration, and more.
July 19, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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$950,000 in Funding for NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas

NOAA announces $950,000 in funding for habitat restoration in six Habitat Focus Areas.
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Orca Action Month Inspires Local Action for Southern Residents

Orca Action Month brought advocates together to take more action for the Southern Resident killer whales in Puget Sound
July 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southern Resident killer whale and calf observed by research vessel in the background Southern Resident killer whale and calf. Photo: NOAA