National Marine Fisheries Service
Recent News About National Marine Fisheries Service
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Part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Dr. Lisa Desfosse.
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The NOAA Ship Rainier departs Honolulu on a mission to measure water depths and gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions.
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Janet Coit, the head of NOAA Fisheries, shares about her background, her inspirations, and what Women’s History Month means to her.
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Tune in and learn what kinds of surveys NOAA Fisheries scientists use to collect data on the breathtaking diversity of West Coast waters.
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Three recent studies shed new light on endangered hawksbill sea turtles in Hawaiʻi.
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To celebrate International Seal Day, we’re highlighting a dedicated team of scientists and volunteers working to “lose the loop” and help entangled pinnipeds.
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NOAA Fisheries accepts applications for $197 million in loans for Community Development Quota groups in western Alaska.
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These national and regional marine mammal stranding overviews detail marine mammal stranding rates, trends, and activities in the United States in a given year. In 2018, there were 7,320 confirmed marine mammal strandings in the United States.
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eDNA provides an affordable alternative to measure fish populations.
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Agency veteran brings more than 31 years of experience to the job, including three other senior leadership roles in Alaska.
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Reward offered for information leading to successful prosecution for the death of a green turtle found in a net by the side of the road.
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Conserving our forests is not only good for us, but good for fish.
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The unique green color of the Latrunculina austini sponge gives it St. Patrick’s Day spirit all year long. Instead of a pot of gold, this sponge’s value lies in its molecular chemical composition—it targets and kills pancreatic and ovarian tumor cells.
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Strong relationships and Bonneville Power funding help save imperiled fish.
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Ecosystem provides good forage for many species according to the latest California Current Ecosystem Status Report.
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Statistical calibrations will allow data from state surveys to inform upcoming stock assessments. Short- and long-term research priorities will address congressional directives to review and identify improvements to state and federal surveys.
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Interference with fishery observers is illegal. Stepped-up enforcement in the Northeast will target vessel owners, captains, and crew who violate the law.
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Seafood Expo North America is a leading trade event for all sectors of the seafood industry. The Expo will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from March 13-15, 2022. Visit us at Booth #181.
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The report submitted to Congress evaluated the inclusion of the current species in the Seafood Import Monitoring Program and considered whether additional species should be included.
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NOAA Fisheries is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jamal Moss as the new deputy director of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Auke Bay Laboratories in Juneau, Alaska.