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Top 21 Stories, Photos, and Videos of 2021

Check out our most popular features of 2021.
December 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
A humpback whale tail fluke is visible above the water with mountains in the background. Humpback whale in Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #14245).

New Approach to Evaluate Fish Stock Productivity under Changing Climate Conditions

Scientists see an overall decline in Pacific cod and pollock productivity…
December 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
fishing boats, dutch harbor, Alaska and fog

Connecting Fishermen to Food Banks in a Time of Need

Innovative partnerships help fishermen and seafood farmers share the…
November 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
1280x800-northeast-fishermen.jpg Fisherman. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

A Look at Oyster Aquaculture

Aquaculture brings healthy, sustainable oysters to your table. But how do…
November 03, 2021 - Feature Story
An inspector stands in a field of aquaculture bags, ankle-deep in water In some places, oysters are farmed intertidally and live out of the water for a time at low tide. These shellfish are raised in mesh bags and open to filter feed during high tide. Here, a NOAA Fisheries aquaculture coordinator visits an intertidal farm. Photo: NOAA Fisheries

5 Things to Know About Aquafeeds

Sustainable aquafeeds provide a balanced mix of essential nutrients that…
November 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Hands holding commercial aquaculture fish feed (aquafeed) pellets. Sustainable aquafeeds can help fish farmers meet the growing global demand for seafood, while reducing their environmental footprint. Credit: Getty Images.

Aquaculture Grower Profiles

Marine aquaculture is an important industry with economic, environmental,…
November 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
On a foggy day at low tide, oyster bags are above the water's surface as a Hog Island boat passes by.

Celebrating Oysters: Oyster Week 2021

It's Oyster Week! We're honoring one of our favorite shellfish November 1…
November 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
A closeup of hands wearing blue gloves holding a cluster of oysters Scientists monitor a reef with healthy oysters as part of a restoration effort. Photo: Oyster Recovery Partnership

Tide to Table Profiles: Hog Island Oyster Co.

Hog Island Oyster Co. is a shellfish grower located in Marshall,…
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
An Oyster Farmer on the Hog Island Oyster Company's farm, standing near the long lines in the Tomales Bay that hold the Seapa Oyster baskets in place. An oyster farmer oversees the rack-and-bag system; long cables that hold submerged oyster baskets in place. Credit: Hog Island Oyster Co.

Swap In Surf for Turf to Add More Seafood to Your Diet

For a healthier diet, substitute seafood for the conventional proteins in…
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Salmon and egg breakfast tacos. Salmon and egg breakfast tacos are a delicious seafood swap for any time of day! Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood.

Tide to Table Profiles: Two Docks Shellfish

Two Docks Shellfish is an oyster and clam grower located in Bradenton,…
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Numerous baskets full of harvested clams from Two Docks Shellfish. In a typical harvest during the high season, Two Docks Shellfish gathers more than 40,000 clams. Credit: Two Docks Shellfish.