News and Announcements | NOAA Fisheries

Meet Eric Hutchins, Habitat Restoration Biologist

One of Eric’s great skills is showing people of all ages the importance of the habitat they live in and around.

July 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Habitat restoration biologist Eric Hutchins shows tiny eels to children. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Habitat Month Highlights the Power of Partnerships

Read this message about habitat conservation and collaboration from Pat Montanio, director of the Office of Habitat Conservation.

July 16, 2018 - Leadership Message ,

National

ShoreZone Coastal Habitat Surveys Continue in Alaska

Alaska ShoreZone Program - Aerial Imaging Surveys in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

July 13, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Aerial view of a coast with water and trees

NOAA Announces Funding for Sixteen Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Projects

$8.2 million will leverage resources and establish lasting partnerships in support of productive and sustainable fisheries, healthy ecosystems, and resilient communities.

July 13, 2018 - Feature Story ,

National

Shallow Coral Reefs — Essential Fish Habitat of the Pacific Islands

Shallow coral reefs provide important habitat for fish and other species.

July 13, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Pacific Islands

A Bluefin trevally swims past table coral colonies at Johnston Atoll in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.

Partners are Revitalizing the Detroit River’s Ecosystem and Supporting a Healthy Economy

NOAA’s Great Lakes partnership with the Friends of the Detroit River is helping the area go from polluted to an international icon of hope for habitat.

July 09, 2018 - Feature Story ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic