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Pacific Leatherback Turtles off the West Coast Disappearing, New Survey Shows

Protections safeguard turtles in U.S. waters while risks remain across the Pacific.
December 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Scientists aboard a research vessel following a Leatherback turtle at sea Scientists follow a Pacific leatherback turtle in waters off the U.S. West Coast. The endangered turtles migrate 7,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to feed on jellyfish off the coast of North America. Photo credit: Joel Schumacher/NOAA Fisheries.

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 ,
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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.

Restored Coho Salmon Run Supports Tribal, Sport Fisheries in Northeast Oregon for First Time in Decades

Reintroduction takes hold as record coho numbers head for Grande Ronde, Lostine.
November 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Coho salmon being held to measure length One of the first coho salmon to return to historic habitat on the Lostine River this year. Releases starting in 2017 reintroduced the fish to the northeast Oregon river after an absence of almost 50 years. Photo Credit: Nez Perce Tribe

Small Genetic Difference Determines Chinook Salmon Migration Timing, New Study Shows

Klamath River findings inform salmon conservation and recovery.
October 29, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Klamath River from the air The Klamath River reaches the ocean in Northern California. It was once the third-largest salmon river on the West Coast. Photo by Thomas Dunklin.

Researchers Probe Deaths of Central Valley Chinook, with Possible Ties to Ocean Changes

Deficiency in Vitamin B1 linked to higher juvenile mortality in California fish hatcheries.
October 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Chinook Fry Offspring of endangered female winter-run Sacramento River Chinook salmon that had been injected with thiamine on their return to the Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery. Biologists brought them to UC Davis as embryos and then examined them to tell if the fish that received supplemental thiamine injections produced healthier offspring. Photo by Heather Bell/UC Davis.

No-Impact Whale Watching: The Whale Trail Builds Knowledge of Whales and Support for Recovery

More than 100 West Coast sites from Canada to California feature whale watching from shore. Southern Resident Connections - Post 11
October 26, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person looking through binoculars out to sea Taking in the view at one of The Whale Trail's northernmost stops in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Credit: The Whale Trail

Endangered Vaquita Remain Genetically Healthy Even in Low Numbers, New Analysis Shows

Study found no sign of inbreeding or “extinction vortex” often linked to small populations.
October 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person looking through binoculars Researchers search the Gulf of California for some of the last remaining vaquita, a highly endangered species of small porpoise.

New Videos Put Restitution to Work for Imperiled Coho Salmon

Joint agency website uses funding from habitat damage to highlight habitat value.
October 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Coho salmon smolt held in hand Juvenile Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon growing in restored habitat on Lawrence Creek in Northern California. Coho are increasing in abundance in the restored habitat faster than comparable habitat elsewhere in California. Photo by Bob Pagliuco/NOAA Fisheries.

Fishery Council Seeks Input on Protecting Prey for Endangered Killer Whales

Options include abundance thresholds for Chinook salmon or updating salmon targets. Southern Resident Connections - Post 10
August 27, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Closeup of salmon underwater

NOAA Fisheries Authorizes States and Tribes to Remove Sea Lions Preying on Protected Fish

Task Force endorsed approval of application under Marine Mammal Protection Act.
August 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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