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Recreational Fishery Data Reveals Climate-Driven Shifts for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Catch

A new study identifies shifting distributions of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch, including tunas, billfish, and sharks, off the northeastern United States, providing understanding about climate change impacts to the recreational fishery.
April 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Man in blue shirt on stern of boat holding large fish.

Increasing Efficiency of Video Surveys with Artificial Intelligence

Using Artificial Intelligence to help provide timely data for fishery assessments and guidance for fishery managers.
April 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
three scientists deploying a camera from a ship deck Deployment of the SphereCam system during the SEAMAP/GFISHER Video Survey of the Gulf of Mexico aboard NOAA Ship Pisces. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Dr. Martha Nizinski, National Systematics Laboratory

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to Dr. Martha Nizinski, an expert on deep-sea coral communities and Research Zoologist with NOAA’s National Systematics Laboratory.
March 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A woman in a yellow t-shirt with short, curly hair sits in front of a laptop and smiles at the camera. Dr. Martha Nizinski on board NOAA ship Henry B. Bigelow in 2017. Image courtesy of Dr. Martha Nizinski.

A Pathway Toward Ecosystem-Based Management for Gulf Menhaden

NOAA Fisheries and partners developed and calibrated an ecosystem model of the Gulf of Mexico that revealed key trade-offs between Gulf menhaden and their predators, which could assist in managing the stock.
February 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Gulf menhaden being held on a survey for sampling Collecting data on Gulf menhaden helps scientists understand how we can better protect this important fish stock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Seeking Nominations for Alaska Salmon Research Task Force

Task force to develop a coordinated salmon research strategy for Alaska. Deadline for nominations is March 10, 2023.
February 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Chinook salmon jump in frothy white water Chinook salmon jump in frothy white water. Credit: Laura Mahoney/USFWS

Uncrewed Surface Vehicles Complement NOAA Vessels for More Efficient Fisheries Surveys

Initial testing of seagoing drone was a success and planning is underway for sea trials during summer pollock survey in Alaska.
February 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Uncrewed Surface Vehicle on water

Zooplankton Research Reveals a Glimpse of the Potential Future Northern Bering Sea Ecosystem

Climate change may mean less nutritious food available to Arctic fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, new research suggests.
February 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Several zooplankton in a close up shot Zooplankton are a diverse community of animals and a critical link in the Bering Sea food web. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Accurately Accounting for the Economic Value of Marine Ecosystems

Reliable estimates of the monetary value of benefits provided by marine ecosystems is key to balancing tradeoffs among ecological, social, and economic priorities.
January 04, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Infographic showing examples of marine and coastal ecosystem services Ecosystem services are the many benefits that ecosystems provide to humans.