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New Report Documents Amazing U.S. Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Ecosystems

Highlights decade of conservation progress.
January 05, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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Alaska Stock Assessments

A variety of data are input into computer models to estimate population size and trends for fish, crabs and marine mammals generating a stock assessment report. Research surveys provide biological, ecological and environmental data. Independent fishery observers collect information on commercial fisheries catches. We also compile socio-economic data on fishing communities.
Alaska
Scientists working on deck of research vessel

Bering Sea Blues

The Bering Sea has been changing colors in recent decades. What does it mean for the ecosystem?
September 20, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Essential Fish Habitat

Fish and other marine species depend on their habitat to survive and reproduce. NOAA Fisheries works to identify and protect essential fish habitat.
National

Improving Fish Migration at Hydropower Dams

NOAA Fisheries works to improve fish passage at non-federal hydropower dams. These efforts help recover threatened and endangered migratory fish and support the sustainability of economically important commercial and recreational fisheries.
National
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Beluga Whale Hexacopter Survey - Post 5

Beluga Whale Hexacopter Survey

85 miles to Beluga whales – Hexacopter photogrammetry of Cook Inlet beluga whales
August 23, 2017 - Survey ,
Alaska
Aerial view of whale with calf swimming in water

Habitat Conservation

Healthy habitat—like wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs—provides important areas for fish to eat and reproduce. But habitat has been destroyed by coastal development, pollution, extreme weather, and other factors, leading to reduced fish…
June 20, 2017 - Habitat Conservation

NOAA Announces Two New Habitat Focus Areas

The Northeast Reserves and Culebra Island, Puerto Rico; Biscayne Bay, Florida, targeted for conservation efforts.
January 07, 2015 - Media Release ,
Southeast
National