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Tagging the Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Last week, NOAA Fisheries scientists joined scientists from Florida International University, Cape Eleuthera Institute, and University of North Florida on an expedition in the Bahamas to further understand the reproductive biology of the oceanic whitetip shark, a species recently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
February 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Understanding River Flooding: New Details Emerge

River floods can happen any time of year in the Northeast United States. But are there any seasonal patterns that can be identified?
February 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Hawaiʻi Diving and Snorkeling Survey

Help us help the coral reefs by filling out this short survey!
February 06, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Male Killer Whales More Frequent Hunters, New Research Shows

Scientists find that male Southern Residents hunt more often than females do
February 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southern Resident killer whales swimming in Puget Sound along Seattle's waterfront

Third Year of NOAA's Tuna and Swordfish Restoration Project in the Gulf of Mexico Begins

Effort aims to restore oceanic, highly migratory fish from impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill by partnering with fishermen on a voluntary six month break from pelagic longline fishing. Participants also have options to use alternative gear that reduces bycatch.
February 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Agencies Release Final Recovery Plan for Gulf of Maine Population of Atlantic Salmon

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries have released a new final recovery plan for endangered Atlantic salmon.
February 04, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Great Lakes Restoration Funding Opportunity Announced

Update: Due to the Federal Government lapse in appropriations in December 2018 and January 2019, the proposal deadline has been extended to February 12, 2019.
February 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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A Message from NOAA Fisheries Southeast Leadership Following the Federal Government Shutdown

NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Administrator and Science Center Director
January 29, 2019 - Leadership Message ,

See Our Top Stories, Photos, and Videos of 2018

Take a look at our most popular stories, photos, and videos of 2018.
December 21, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Meet Calvin Alexander, Study Fleet Field Scientist

Calvin Alexander is a field scientist based out of NOAA Fisheries' Narragansett Lab in Rhode Island. He is part of a team that works with our contracted study fleet and partner institutions.
December 21, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Calvin Alexander in yellow and orange gear holding large monkfish.