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NOAA Fisheries 150th Anniversary Results

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Science Center Scrapbook

In celebration of our 150th Anniversary, we share the unsung heroes, key places and special events that have helped shape the legacy of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. 

Standard Seawater? Yes, There Is Such A Thing!

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people and activities that helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Most of us have never heard of standard seawater—a worldwide standard reference for ocean salinity.
July 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Close-up photo of 4 glass vials, or ampoules, of standard water from Denmark (1937 and 1954) and Woods Hole (1941)in a styrofoam holder Four glass vials, or ampoules, of standard seawater, two from Denmark dated 1937 and 1954, and two from Woods Hole dated 1941. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Shelley Dawicki, Woods Hole Data Library and Archives

Eugenia Galtsoff: Russian Immigrant Scientist with Mythological Fortitude

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we take a look at the extraordinary life of a real-life phoenix—Russian immigrant scientist Eugenia Galtsoff. She led a life of survival and fortitude.
July 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Eugenia Galtsoff sits in front of a desk in an office.

Eugenia Galtsoff: Dive Deeper Telegrams

Supplemental information about Eugenia Galtsoff life and times.
July 08, 2021 - Document ,

Spencer Fullerton Baird: Founder of the Woods Hole Laboratory and Fisheries Science

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people who helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Meet Spencer Baird, naturalist, collector, and museum organizer who founded the field of fisheries science and much more.
June 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Spencer Baird and daughter Lucy walk under building portico Spencer Baird and his daughter Lucy, 1882, location unknown. Credit: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Evolving Technologies

We’ve had to invent, adopt, or adapt various technologies to collect the best data possible for responsible marine resource management. Here’s how we did it.

CSI: Chemistry - Cool Science Instruments in Marine Chemistry

You’ve probably heard of a marine biologist, but did you know about marine chemists? Catch a glimpse into some of the amazing technology that chemists at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center have used to investigate marine environments.
June 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
image shows three panels arranged left to right and from background to foreground. All three panels show scientists working in front of laboratory equipment. At the top the panel is labeled CSI Chemistry: Cool Science Instruments in Marine Chemistry.

It All Started in a Shed

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people and activities that helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Public and private funds enabled the U.S. Fish Commission to build its first permanent facilities.
June 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Orginal lab, with horse drawn carriage in front The original lab building with renovations, 1875. A crate housing a piano is visible on the horse-drawn carriage at right. Credit: NOAA Fisheries, NEFSC Historical Collection

NOAA Fisheries Birthplace Celebrates 150th Anniversary

The Northeast Fisheries Science Center marks 150 years of service.
An early image of the first U.S. fisheries science laboratory located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. A banner commemorating the 150th anniversary of NOAA Fisheries' founding is overlaid on the image