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Sea Tales of Deep Dives and Shallow Reefs

Coral reef surveys in American Samoa and the Pacific Remote Islands.

June 12, 2018 - Survey ,

Pacific Islands

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Evaluating Management Strategies to Optimize Coral Reef Ecosystem Services

Scientists from NOAA’s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Hawai‘i Division of Aquatic Resources, and The Nature Conservancy evaluated how different management strategies would benefit the coastal marine ecosystem and coral reef health at Puakō in Hawai‘i.

February 21, 2018 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,

Pacific Islands

Proceedings of the First International Workshop on Corallium Science, Management, and Trade

NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-OPR-43 NOAA Technical Memorandum CRCP-8 Published Date: 2009

January 18, 2018 - Technical Memo ,

National

NOAA and Coast Guard Save Threatened Coral from Submerged Sailboats after Hurricane Maria

During #CoralsWeek at NOAA, we’re highlighting work that the Offices of Habitat Conservation and Response and Restoration performed, guiding the U.S. Coast Guard in removing vessels from coral reefs with threatened species in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

December 06, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

Underwater Camera Technology Improves Pacific Islands Population Assessments

NOAA Fisheries scientists are pairing underwater camera technology with bait bags to improve assessments of reef fish and shark populations across the Hawaiian archipelago.

November 06, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Pacific Islands

Shallow Coral Reef Habitat

Coral reefs are underwater structures built by tiny sea animals. Their beautiful shapes and colors are a magnet for divers. They also provide an excellent home for thousands of marine creatures, including fish we love to eat.

Pacific Islands

Southeast

National

Deep-Sea Coral Habitat

You might think of corals and picture a sunny and shallow tropical reef. Yet recent advances in deep ocean exploration have revealed spectacular coral gardens in the dark ocean depths. Hundreds—and even thousands—of feet beyond the reach of sunlight,…

National

Endangered Species Conservation

NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the protection, conservation, and recovery of more than 160 endangered and threatened marine and anadromous species under the Endangered Species Act. The goal of the ESA is to conserve these species and the…

June 20, 2017 - Endangered Species Conservation

What Happens to Reef Fish After Coral Bleaching?

By Adel Heenan

May 08, 2017 - Survey ,

Pacific Islands

Important Fish Habitat Formed By Slow-Growing Corals May Recover More Slowly In A Changing Climate

Corals provide a refuge for fish, but can be injured by disturbances. A new five-year study reveals that one species of Alaskan coral can take 60 years to grow to full size - and may grow even more slowly in a warming ocean.

January 12, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

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