Hollings Scholars at NOAA Fisheries
Learn more about NOAA Fisheries and the kinds of projects past Hollings Scholars have supported.
About NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat. We provide vital services for the nation: productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and healthy ecosystems—all backed by sound science and an ecosystem-based approach to management.
U.S. fisheries are among the world’s largest and most sustainable. Seafood harvested from U.S. federally managed fisheries is inherently sustainable as a result of the U.S. fishery management process. Using the Magnuson-Stevens Act as the guide, NOAA Fisheries works in partnership with Regional Fishery Management Councils to assess and predict the status of fish stocks, set catch limits, ensure compliance with fisheries regulations, and reduce bycatch.
The resilience of our marine ecosystems and coastal communities depend on healthy marine species, including protected species such as whales, sea turtles, corals, and salmon. Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act, NOAA Fisheries works to recover protected marine species while allowing economic and recreational opportunities.
Who We Are
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service, is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. NOAA Fisheries employs about 4,200 staff including scientists, policy managers, and enforcement officers. Learn more about who we are.
Where We Work
We have five regional offices, six science centers, and more than 20 laboratories around the United States and U.S. territories, and we work with partners across the nation. Learn more about where we work.
Selection of Past Intern Projects by Region
Alaska
Contact: Stori Oates, Stori.Oates@noaa.gov
Endangered Species New Information Research Review
Alaska Regional Office | Juneau, Alaska
Examining Variation in Predator/Prey Data for Alaska Groundfish to Develop Climate-Informed Fisheries Management Tools
Alaska Fisheries Science Center | Seattle, Washington
Scientific Storytelling; Creating Meaningful Community Engagement
Alaska Fisheries Science Center | Juneau, Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Contacts: Sean McNally, Ph.D., Sean.McNally@noaa.gov
Environmental Impacts and Risk on Juvenile Oyster Growth and Survival in Long Island Sound
Northeast Fisheries Science Center | Milford, Connecticut
Performance Comparison of Two Heart Rate Sensor Types in Tagged American Lobster
Northeast Fisheries Science Center | Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Evaluating Sustainability Metrics for Maine River Herring Populations in the Penobscot River
Northeast Fisheries Science Center | Orono, Maine
Performance Comparison of Two Heart Rate Sensor Types in Tagged American Lobster
Northeast Fisheries Science Center | Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Understanding Beaked Whale Distributions Through Passive Acoustics
Northeast Fisheries Science Center | Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Pacific Islands
Contact: Celeste Hanley, Celeste.Hanley@noaa.gov
Changes to Benthic Habitats in Saipan Lagoon; Implications for Coastal Flood Hazards
Pacific Islands Regional Office | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Identifying and Communicating the Threat of Ciguatera Poisoning in the Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Islands Regional Office | Honolulu, Hawaii
Species Distribution Mapping for Hawaii's Deep 7 Bottomfish Stock
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center | Honolulu, Hawaii
Southeast
Contact: Michelle Duncan, Ph.D., Michelle.Duncan@noaa.gov
Estimating Fish Abundances and Relationship With Habitat Using Baited Remote Underwater Video Surveys in the Biscayne Bay
Southeast Fisheries Science Center | Key Biscayne, Florida
Shark Ecology and Population Assessment
Southeast Fisheries Science Center | Panama City, Florida
The Water Quality Factor: Why is Water Quality Important for Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Interventions in Puerto Rico?
Southeast Regional Office | Lajas Rincon, Puerto Rico
West Coast
Contact: Casey Ralston, Casey.Ralston@noaa.gov (Northwest), Sarah Mesnick, Ph.D., Sarah.Mesnick@noaa.gov (Southwest)
Factors Affecting the Body Condition of Gray Whales During the Southbound Migration
Southwest Fisheries Science Center | La Jolla, California
Pervasive Evasive Invasives: How NMFS Handles the European Green Crab and Other Unwelcome Aquatic Species?
West Coast Regional Office | Portland, Oregon
Triploids or Diploids? A Decision Support Tool for Puget Sound Oyster Farmers in the Face of Climate Change
Northwest Fisheries Science Center | Seattle, Washington
Headquarters
Contact: Laura Oremland, Laura.Oremland@noaa.gov
Communicating the Impacts of NOAA Aquaculture Research
Office of Aquaculture | Silver Spring, Maryland
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Disease Research for the ESA 5-Year Review
Office of Habitat Conservation | Silver Spring, Maryland