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NOAA Fisheries 150th Anniversary Results

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James E. Hanks, Advocate for Aquaculture Research and Mentorship

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people who helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Meet James Hanks, a friend to students, a research advocate, and laboratory builder and director, 1962–1985.
November 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
 A color image. Headshot of an older man with thinning gray hair wearing glasses, an open-necked shirt, and a dark blazer.

The Milford Method: NOAA Fisheries’ Role in Shellfish Aquaculture

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people and activities that helped build our foundations. From a small lab on the shore of Long Island Sound, a mighty aquaculture revolution began.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Oysters in orange basket.

Lionel A. Walford: Scientist, Administrator, Supporter of Marine Education and Citizen Science

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people who helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Meet Lionel A. Walford, marine biologist, first director of the NOAA Fisheries laboratory at Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
October 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A black and whote photograph of a middle aged man at a desk with half-height bookcases filled with books in the background. The man wears glasses, a sport jacket with a light plaid shirt and dark, slender bow tie.

Milford Aquaculture Seminar Gallery

The Milford Aquaculture Seminar is a forum where scientists, aquaculture professionals, academics, and regulators gather to share research findings and discuss challenges and advances in shellfish cultivation.
October 12, 2021 - Photo Gallery ,
Four men in casual business attire stand side-by-side in a hotel meeting room.

Milford Lab Open House Gallery

The annual open house in October is a tradition at our science center’s Milford Laboratory in Connecticut.
October 08, 2021 - Photo Gallery ,
 Four people gathered around a table organizing fish printing materials for visitors. On the table are rubber fish molds, paint, brushes, stirring sticks, and paper.

Building Blocks - The Foundations of Our Science

Without a strong foundation, structures become weak and fail. Science is no different. Here are a few of our foundational building blocks that have become an established baseline for ocean stewardship and science excellence.

The Monitoring Decade: Learning About The Future From The Past

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people and activities that helped build our foundations. Data collected decades ago continues to shed light on our understanding of oceanic processes and their impacts on marine fisheries.
September 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Two men in blue hardhats deploying the Bongo Nets (large nets with metal openings).

The Little-Known History of the Narragansett Lab Research Aquarium

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we explore the research marine aquarium facility at our Narragansett lab.
September 08, 2021 - Feature Story ,
The egg and larva are seen in relief against the light colored background.

John “Jack” Casey: Internationally Recognized Shark Researcher, Mentor, and Narragansett Lab Co-Founder

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people who helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Meet Jack Casey, a pioneer in shark research.
August 23, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A scientist on the deck of a research ship at sea on a sunny day. He is holding a long pole with a sharp point at the end, used to insert tags into a shark’s fin.