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Reducing Waste and Feeding Communities in Hawaiʻi with a Whole Fish Approach

A program in Hawai‘i is trying to increase food security and reduce food waste by using every part of the fish, from bone marrow to blood lines—even making the skin into leather!
March 27, 2025 - Podcast ,
Pacific Islands
Fish sitting on ice in a metal bowl. Fresh-caught taʻape on ice. Credit: Conservation International Hawaiʻi.

2025 Large Whale Research in Photos

We conduct surveys and research to better understand the abundance, distribution, and behavior of several species of whales in our region. Our photo gallery highlights our work dedicated to helping conserve and protect whales in our region.
March 25, 2025 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A right whale swims at the surface of the ocean. Perspective is from above, looking down.

Japanese Sardines in California? A Shocking Discovery in the Pacific

We hear from the scientist who discovered Japanese sardines off the coast of California for the first time and discuss what it means for the future.
March 13, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
School of pacific sardine A school of Pacific sardines. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Dale Sweetman

Could the LA Wildfires Harm Marine Life in California?

NOAA scientists aboard a research vessel studied Los Angeles wildfire ash in coastal waters. Hear how their rapid response may reveal long-term ecosystem impacts.
February 27, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
Aerial view of Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited Aerial view of the Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited. The image was acquired by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang.

Gray Whales on the Rebound: Signs of Hope Despite Challenges

North Pacific gray whale population increases after declines.
February 13, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
A gray whale and her calft migrate north along the California coast A gray whale and her calf migrate north along the California coast on their way to summer feeding grounds in the Arctic. Scientists are using an unmanned aerial vehicle to produce very precise overhead images of gray whales, then analyzing the images to understand how environmental conditions affect the health of adult females and ultimately the reproductive success of the population. Credit: NOAA

2024 Bottom Trawl Survey in Photos

Ever wonder what life is like when your office is a large floating marine laboratory? Our photo gallery highlights some of the incredible sights and scenes from the 2024 Bottom Trawl Survey season.
January 27, 2025 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Close up of three pairs of blue rubber-gloved hands sort catch on a conveyor belt. Most of the catch they are sorting are Atlantic sea scallops ranging from white to a pumpkin orange in color and smaller than the diameter of a baseball.

How NOAA Satellites Monitor Ocean Health: Tracking Changes from Space

Satellites provide scientists important data they use to manage and protect fisheries and marine mammals.
January 16, 2025 - Podcast ,
National
A view from a satellite over Earth’s ocean and an aerial view of a blue whale A view from a satellite over Earth’s ocean and an aerial view of a blue whale.

2024 Field Fresh Blog Photo Gallery

2024 in photos: Our observers, interns, and scientists share field experiences through their blog photos.
January 14, 2025 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A dolphin leaping out of the water.

Gliders: Collecting Data on Ocean Health

Autonomous vehicles, like gliders, are giving us critical new insights into what is going on in the deeper parts of the ocean.
January 13, 2025 - Video ,
West Coast
National
Researchers in hard hats and vests use a pulley system to lower a glider into the water off the back of a research ship. Other researchers sit in a black raft floating in the water behind the boat. Deploying a glider off the side of a ship. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Fisheries Holiday Cards

Fisheries-themed holiday cards to share with friends and family!
December 20, 2024 - Photo Gallery ,
National
A holiday card with two shrimp wearing Santa hats stringing lights on seagrass with the text "Shrimply having a wonderful Christmas time!"