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Does Rebuilding an Island Rebuild Fish Habitat?

Scientists from the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office are investigating whether fish are using restored areas at Maryland’s Poplar Island.
December 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A man and a woman, both wearing hip waders, work with a fyke net at the edge of a marsh. Scientists retrieve fish caught in a fyke net near Poplar Island to record species, number, and lengths. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office

50 Years: Celebrating the History of the Southeast Region Headboat Survey

Looking back at the history of the Southeast Region Headboat Survey as we celebrate its 50th anniversary.
December 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A boat's catch is hung along the side of the vessel while people on the dock look at the fish. The catch from a headboat during the early days of the survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Great Meadows Marsh Project is Restoring Salt Marsh Habitat and Building Resilience in Coastal Connecticut

Restoration of nearly 40 acres of salt marsh and other coastal habitats will help Great Meadows Marsh in Long Island Sound respond to sea level rise. The effort is supported by funding from three pollution cases in Connecticut.
May 16, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Construction equipment and workers in a wetland Creek construction to restore normal tidal flow in and out of Great Meadows Marsh. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jim Turek.

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Releases Report to Congress

Biennial update describes work on fisheries science, oyster restoration, and much more.
May 16, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A kayaker paddles by a day marker at sunrise