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Update on Continuing Process to Clarify Marine Mammal Harvest Eligibility

NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are reviewing requirements for Alaska Native marine mammal harvest eligibilities.
December 20, 2024 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
The NOAA Fisheries and USFWS Logos next to one another.

Joint Agency Report Details Coastal Wetland Status and Trends Across a 10-Year Study Period

The report shows that wetland loss is still occurring in the coastal watersheds of the conterminous United States, but at a lower rate than previous periods.
December 20, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
A serene landscape featuring a reflective river surrounded by lush green wetland grass, framed by trees under a colorful sunset sky. Sunset over saltmarsh and tidal creek at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. (Credit: US FWS).

Meet Research Social Scientist, Kelsi Furman

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Kelsi Furman.
December 19, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A young woman in a black puffy jacket stands against a railing overlooking a waterway crossed by an old bridge leading to the base of a mountain Kelsi during a hike at “The Point” in Harpers Ferry where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet between Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Photo courtesy of Kelsi Furman.

2024 Winter News Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about using illegal eel smuggling operation, scientists using AI to better understand monk seals, and funding announcements tied to climate resiliency and helping coastal communities.
December 18, 2024 - Podcast ,
Alaska
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A scientist wearing a personal flotation device squats in front of a long-range autonomous underwater vehicle typing on a laptop while on the back deck of a research vessel at sea. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution engineer Owen Ceserano downloads images collected from a long-range autonomous underwater vehicle called “Stella” on deck of R/V Hugh R. Sharp. HabCam can be seen in the background. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Zach Fyke

NOAA Marine Forensic Lab Completes Rigorous Independent Assessment

The marine forensic lab plays a crucial role in protecting marine resources and enforcing National and International laws related to fish, seafood, and protected species
December 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person in a lab writing in a notebook

College Students: Summer 2025 Paid Internships in the Chesapeake Bay

Contribute to NOAA’s work and explore potential career paths.
December 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two people standing in shallow water and two people on board a small boat smile at the camera. They are gathered around a bin used in a fish research project. Our interns gain experience and learn from dedicated professionals who serve as their mentors.

Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Shake it Off, Recover in Mississippi

Nearly 80 cold-stunned sea turtles—named after Taylor Swift songs—were transported from New England to rehabilitation facilities on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. They will be brought back to health before being released.
December 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Hands wearing black sterile gloves hold a sea turtle with the number 478 on its shell and a name starting with the letters "Bet" are visible. A veterinarian holds sea turtle “Betty.” Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Melissa Cook

Some Fish and Crab May Shift Further North in Alaskan Waters Than Previously Predicted

New regional models are being developed for the Bering Sea to better anticipate and incorporate climate change into resource management.
December 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Prow of ship with dense sea ice and sky in background. The research vessel Norseman II pushes carefully through the ice, maneuvering for open water. Credit: Gavin M Brady/NOAA Fisheries.

White House National Science and Technology Council Finalizes New Aquaculture Plan, First in 40 Years

In addition to providing a sustainable source of American-raised seafood, aquaculture plays an important role in fisheries restoration.
December 16, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
Two men spray baskets of oysters on a boat. Oyster growers harvest farmed shellfish from the Damariscotta River in Maine. NOAA has awarded several grants to small businesses working to develop new tools to advance sustainable U.S. aquaculture. (Image credit: C. Katalinas/ Maine Sea Grant)

How the 2024 Hurricane Season Impacted Recreational Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season had a profound impact on recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, presenting new challenges to coastal communities. Learn how business owners, marine ecosystems, and recreational fishing seasons were affected.
December 13, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
On Oct. 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, NOAA’s GOES East satellite captured this imagery of Hurricane Milton approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida. At its most powerful, Milton’s maximum sustained winds reached 180 mph making the storm an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane. On Oct. 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, NOAA’s GOES East satellite captured this imagery of Hurricane Milton approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida. At its most powerful, Milton’s maximum sustained winds reached 180 mph making the storm an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane.