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Hatcheries Yield More Salmon for Endangered Killer Whales; New Analysis Open for Comment

NOAA Fisheries seeks review of an analysis of methods to help the Southern Resident killer whale population. Southern Resident Connections - Post 33
January 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Hatching salmon eggs in a fish hatchery Credit: Shutterstock

Documenting the Elusive North Pacific Right Whale

North Atlantic right whales get a lot of attention. In this episode, we learn a little about their lesser known West Coast cousins: North Pacific right whales, whose numbers are dramatically low.
January 11, 2024 - Podcast ,
north-pacific-right-whale.jpg North Pacific right whale. Credit: Brenda K. Rone

New Funding Reinvigorates Efforts to Recover Upper Willamette River Chinook Salmon and Steelhead

With $27 million in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, NOAA is supporting four major projects to bring threatened salmon and trout species back to Oregon’s Willamette River watershed.
January 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Chinook Salmon (Photo: NOAA) Chinook Salmon (Photo: NOAA)

Recovering Threatened and Endangered Species Report to Congress 2021–2022

This report summarizes efforts to recover all domestic species under NOAA Fisheries’ jurisdiction. It highlights progress made towards recovery of endangered species identified in the Species in the Spotlight initiative.
December 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,

Winter News Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about endangered species, climate change, habitat restoration, Antarctic research, and more.
December 19, 2023 - Podcast ,
Tail of one north Pacific right whale shown as it dives next to second whale with head above water. Two North Pacific right whales in Barnabas Trough, just south of Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Supporting Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon in the Chesapeake Bay

Work in the Chesapeake Bay includes identifying and protecting habitat used by these fish for spawning, seeking to minimize vessel strikes, and educating students about these fish.
December 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Two sturgeon swim above a gravelly bottom Atlantic sturgeon near rocky bottom

Community-Based Art Project, “Neighbors Along the Riverbed,” Promotes Salmon Conservation

This 11-episode podcast highlights the complex nature of conserving habitat for seven species of endangered salmon and steelhead in urban areas of California.
December 18, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Hand-drawn map of Alameda Creek and channels

Neighbors Along the Riverbed Episode 11: Conclusion

In their own words, community members share what they know about local salmon and steelhead, barriers to habitat conservation, and what they believe is needed to help preserve these species.
December 18, 2023 - Podcast ,
Neighbors Along the Riverbed title graphic

Neighbors Along the Riverbed Episode 10: What We Can Learn

In their own words, community members share what they know about local salmon and steelhead, barriers to habitat conservation, and what they believe is needed to help preserve these species.
December 18, 2023 - Podcast ,
Neighbors Along the Riverbed title graphic