Fisheries
NOAA scientists track massive marine heatwave affecting U.S. West Coast waters
NOAA scientists track a massive marine heatwave off the U.S. West Coast that could affect fisheries, species shifts and harmful algal blooms.
Innovation & Investment
NOAA launches national aquaculture initiative to strengthen U.S. seafood production
NOAA's new $13.5 million aquaculture initiative will support research, technology development and seafood production.
Fisheries
Which fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are most vulnerable to climate change?
Certain fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic may be more vulnerable or resilient to climate change than others.
Fisheries
NOAA confirms link between snow crab decline and marine heatwave
Starvation is most likely the cause of a mass mortality event during the eastern Bering Sea marine heatwave, according to NOAA scientists.
Responsibility
Make way for eels: New fish passage restores access to 1,000 miles of previously blocked North Carolina habitat
New fish passage facilities along hydropower dams allow American eel and other fish to access previously blocked upstream habitats.
Responsibility
World’s largest oyster reef restoration project shows ‘significant progress’
A large-scale oyster reef restoration project led by NOAA aims to revitalize more than 2,300 acres in Maryland and Virginia waters.
Fisheries
NOAA seeks to improve North Atlantic right whale risk assessments
NOAA Fisheries says a recent peer review of its North Atlantic right whale risk assessment tool will lead to management improvements.