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Snow Crab Collapse Due to Ecological Shift in the Bering Sea

Arctic conditions that dominated in the preindustrial Bering Sea are expected to continue to decline over the next 1-2 decades.
August 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A hand holding three snow crabs stacked on one another Three snow crabs. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

New Deputy Director for Alaska Fisheries Science Center Survey Division

This is a critical leadership role for the Center’s groundfish, crab and ecosystem survey enterprise.
August 20, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Scientist in orange jumpsuit and blue beanie holding a small and red crab

18 Years of Eastern North Pacific Right Whale Sightings Shed Light on Important Habitats and Movements

A new study details all sightings since 2006 to fill key knowledge gaps for this mysterious, endangered whale population.
August 16, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Top of whale seen from a vessel Eastern North Pacific Right whale MML# 84 “Cuatro” (female) in the Bering Sea in August 2017. Credit: K. Matsuoka/International Whaling Commission and NOAA Fisheries

NOAA and State of Alaska Release Summary Report for Aquaculture Opportunity Area Spatial Planning Workshops

Summary report presents key outputs from a two-part workshop series focused on Aquaculture Opportunity Area spatial planning in Alaska state waters.
August 14, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Oysters being farmed by Alaska Shellfish Farms in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Oysters being farmed by Alaska Shellfish Farms in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Is It a Seal or a Sea Lion?

Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Learn how to recognize a seal vs. a sea lion.
August 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
West Coast
National
Infographic showing illustrated seal and sea lion and describing the differences between the two animals, such as ears, body size, flippers, etc. At first glance, seals (true or “earless seals”) and sea lions look fairly similar. Taking a closer look, these are some of the general differences to tell these animals, such as on the harbor seal (left) and California sea lion (right) pictured above.

Jennifer Ferdinand Named Alaska Fisheries Science Center Deputy Director

Ferdinand to begin new position on August 12.
August 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Portrait of a scientist wearing a backpack on a sidewalk in the city

Ship Strike Suspected as Cause of Death of Two Whales in Alaska

For one humpback whale the injuries were consistent with a ship strike, the other is still undergoing review.
August 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Humpback whale stranded on a rocky beach Alaska Stranding Network members examined a young, male humpback whale (2024097) on July 8, 2024 near Elfin Cove. Members included a veterinarian with Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services and a biologist with Glacier Bay National Park. Credit: Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services.

Celebrating National Intern Day at NOAA Fisheries!

Meet the college interns supporting NOAA Fisheries across the country.
July 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
Southeast
Rob Harper stands on a boat in diving gear in the middle of vibrant blue waters Rob Harper stands on a boat in diving gear in the middle of vibrant blue waters. Photo courtesy of Rob Harper.

Summer News Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about a new oyster hatchery, living shorelines in South Carolina, and more.
July 25, 2024 - Podcast ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
National
Hand made coral nurseries to restore coral reefs Coral nurseries are one tool NOAA uses to restore reefs, which are vital habitats for many managed seafood species. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Meet Emily Mailman, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist for the NOAA Restoration Center

Emily supports habitat restoration and community resilience in Alaska.
July 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Emily at Tern Lake in Moose Pass, Alaska. Credit: Emily Mailman/NOAA Emily at Tern Lake in Moose Pass, Alaska. Credit: Emily Mailman/NOAA