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U.S. and Russian Scientists Partner to Study Polar Bear and Seal Populations

A cooperative aerial survey using innovative technology opens new possibilities to monitor mammals on Arctic sea ice.
May 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Aerial photo of a polar bear on sea ice with a superimposed enlarged image. Polar bear image captured during aerial survey of the Chukchi Sea. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Conserving Special Places: Virginia’s Middle Peninsula

NOAA is working with partners to take care of this ecologically and economically important area.
May 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A crane moves material to build an oyster reef from a barge into the Piankatank River. Partners are pitching in to restore oyster reef habitat in the Piankatank River. Credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Climate Change Raises Risk of Prey Mismatch for Young Cod in Alaska

New research provides early warning indicators to help ensure the sustainability of economically valuable cod facing climate stress.
March 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Magnified photo of Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Pacific cod yolk sac larva. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Most Recent Data Shows Gulf Of Alaska Marine Ecosystem Slow To Return To Pre-Heatwave State

A new study provides a comprehensive and quantitative look at initial and lingering effects of the eastern Pacific marine heatwave on Gulf of Alaska coastal and marine ecosystems.
March 18, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of a humpback whale's tale fin, at waters surface, surrounded by seabirds and featuring a NOAA research vessel in the background.

Water Clarity Study Sheds Light on Bering Sea Change

Innovative research looks beneath the surface to reveal new insight on the ecosystem that supports the nation’s largest commercial fisheries and subsistence and coastal communities across Alaska.
March 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Underwater photo of Alaska pollock. Subsurface water clarity has a major impact on marine ecosystems and commercially important species like Alaska pollock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Fisheries Scientist Ingrid Spies

Spies uses genetic expertise to understand how fish evolve and adapt under climate change.
March 08, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of Ingrid Spies holding up a large Pacific cod on a boat deck. Ingrid Spies sampling Pacific cod. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

Give Us Your Input on Making Fisheries and Protected Resources More Resilient to Climate Change

The Agency has received and synthesized public comments in response to Section 216(c) of the Executive Order on tackling the climate crisis.
March 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
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Pacific Sardine Landings May Shift North as Ocean Warms, New Projections Show

Total sardine landings may increase or decrease, depending on the rate of change.
February 24, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
School of pacific sardine

Preliminary Results Of E-DNA Study Shows Promise For Improving Understanding Of Nearshore Habitats For Fish And Crabs In Alaska

Environmental DNA may help enhance understanding of coastal species diversity and abundance to support sustainable fisheries management.
February 24, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of two researchers with water sample bottles and a dog near the waters edge. Researchers collect water samples for eDNA sampling at the Auke eelgrass site. Photo: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Announces Fisheries Research Funding Opportunity

Apply by April 26 for funding to support research on connections between changing habitat and key Chesapeake Bay fisheries species.
February 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two scientists explore the contents of a net on the shoreline of a river, picking fish out from among leaves Researchers, like these NOAA scientists, are exploring how changes in habitat can affect different fish species.