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Women Who Help Entangled Whales

Large whale entanglement has been a predominantly male field, but a growing cadre of experienced and skilled women has strengthened and diversified the response teams.
July 10, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Kathi George aboard an inflatable boat tossing a hook into the water. Kathi George participating in whale disentanglement training. Credit: Bill Hunnewell/The Marine Mammal Center

Restoration Project Improves Access to Meadowdale Beach Park for Salmon—and People

A NOAA-supported project in the Puget Sound region reconnected and restored historic habitat for migrating salmon, while improving public access for park visitors.
July 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A railroad bridge runs parallel to the shore, with estuary habitat in the foreground and open water in the background A new railroad bridge at Meadowdale Beach Park is helping to improve fish passage and reconnect the park to the beach. Credit: Snohomish County.

New Gray Whale Count Shows Further Decline, with Hints of a Turnaround

Strandings down, calf counts up in Baja lagoons where whales spend the winter.
June 27, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Gray whales migrating south in the Southern California Bight Gray whales migrating south in the Southern California Bight. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/SWFSC/MMTD.

Profiles in Sustainability: A New Look for FishWatch

Re-designed FishWatch site helps users understand the sustainability of U.S. seafood.
June 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
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A grid of seven photos depicting various seafood communities. Whether you catch it yourself, purchase it at your local store, or order it from your favorite restaurant, sustainable seafood is cause to celebrate. Credits: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (top left), Canopy Sea Farms (bottom left), and NOAA Fisheries (all others).

Toxic Algal Bloom Suspected in Dolphin and Sea Lion Deaths in Southern California

Stranding Network asks beachgoers to keep a safe distance and report strandings.
June 16, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Deceased dolphin lying on a beach Deceased dolphin as a result of domoic acid poisoning. Credit: Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute

Pacific Salmon Return on Their Own to Restored Washington State Watershed

Given time and space, salmon don’t need our help returning to suitable habitat.
May 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A small fish swimming near the bottom of a stream, where rocks and pebbles are visible

NOAA Fisheries Recent Actions in Wild Fish Conservancy v. Quan

NOAA Fisheries has recently taken several actions in Wild Fish Conservancy v. Quan (the Southeast Alaska salmon fishery case).
May 25, 2023 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
West Coast
Alaska salmon troller Bay of Pillars in Chatham Strait. Alaska salmon troller Bay of Pillars in Chatham Strait. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Celebrating the People and Partnerships Saving Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtles

Marking the 50th year of the passage of the Endangered Species Act, we are shining a spotlight on the biologists and partnerships saving Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtles from extinction.
May 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
People in orange life vests aboard a vessel posing with a large leatherback turtle Scientists tag a 607 kg Leatherback sea turtle on the deck of the R/V Sheila B before releasing it back to the water. Left to Right: Scott Benson, John Douglas, Denise Greg, Mike James, Lauren Donnelly-Crocker. Credit: Heather Harris. Permit # 1596.

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

New West Coast Fishery Increases Access for U.S. Vessels to Swordfish

Swordfish, prized in upscale markets, can now be caught with deep-set buoy gear.
May 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Swordfish swimming near the surface pulling a fishing line North Pacific Swordfish. Credit: Ralph Pace