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NOAA Fisheries Internships Build Confidence, Relationships, and the Next Generation of Fisheries Professionals

A conversation with West Coast Region 2020 summer interns.
February 11, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
People on a boat at sea, with the person in the foreground holding up a fish Matt Goldsworthy (mentor) and Noah Jenkins fishing for albacore tuna, offshore from Eureka, California.

Summer 2021 Internships Available in the Chesapeake Bay

Six college students will work with scientists and other experts on a range of Chesapeake Bay topics; applications are due February 20, 2021.
January 11, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An intern measures a fish while on board a research vessel. Interns can help NOAA scientists with their work, and can gain knowledge and experience in the process. This intern helped the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office with field work to quantify how fish use restored oyster reefs.

NOAA and Partners Promote Fisheries Conservation in Florida

New sign promoting conservation posted at Pass-A-Grille fishing pier
January 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Pass-A-Grille pier fishing sign in Florida

Citizen Science Participation in Shark Tagging Program Grows During Pandemic

Both tag requests and number of recaptured sharks increase in 2020.
December 24, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A tiger shark swims near the ocean surface. Photo: NOAA Fisheries A tiger shark swims near the ocean surface.

Get Crafty With Our Woods Hole Science Aquarium’s Snowflake Templates!

This winter, get your craft on with our adorable Woods Hole Science Aquarium snowflakes! Enjoy four designs celebrating just a few of our aquarium residents: loggerhead sea turtle, seahorses, sea stars, or horseshoe crab.
December 18, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Graphic of four Woods Hole Science Aquarium snowflake templates

Seriously Useful Seafood Tips: Shellfish and Other Farmed Seafood

Farmed seafood is vital to our nation’s food production and security. For some, it can be intimidating to cook farmed seafood. We asked eight of our region’s stakeholders and industry partners to share their best tips to empower home cooks.
December 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Northeast Fisheries Science Center shellfish and farmed seafood stakeholders and industry partners graphic

Virtual and Classroom Activity Featuring the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument

Explore the wonders of the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument through a hands-on, educational scavenger hunt.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Precious red coral underwater. The low wide coral toward the bottom of the photo is precious red coral (Corallium sp.). Credit: NOAA OER, 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas.

Seriously Useful Seafood Tips: Fish and Other Wild-Caught Seafood

Those committed to making our nation’s seafood sustainable will likely have an amazing fount of knowledge on how to cook it. Seven of our region’s stakeholders and industry partners share their best seafood tips for the home consumer.
October 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Northeast Fisheries Science Center fish and wild caught seafood stakeholders and industry partners graphic

Burrfish Bonanza Begets “Boatlift” to Freedom

Enterprising aquarists at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium got more than they bargained for in this year’s burrfish husbandry project.
October 19, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Young burrfish in a glass aquarium tank with synthetic seaweed for cover

Seafood Stories: Celebrate Seafood Month in the Pacific Islands Region

Educators, community partners, and NOAA Fisheries come together for an interactive webinar series during Seafood Month 2020. Join the conversation about sustainable seafood and share your seafood stories throughout the month in a crowdsourced StoryMap.
October 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Cut ahi (tuna) into cubes in a bowl. Fresh 'ahi poke.