Tweet REEF Ocean Explorers Summer Camp will immerse campers into an ocean of learning and fun! Explorers will be exposed to the natural world of the Florida Keys and all of its amazing creatures during a week filled with creative … Continue reading →
Tweet Recreational Angling Community Supports Florida Legislation to Create a New Aquatic Preserve Much of Florida’s distinctive character lies in the beauty of its coastline. The best of our coastal landscapes have been set aside for protection as aquatic preserves. … Continue reading →
Tweet At the annual Ocean Salmon Informational Meeting held in Santa Rosa today, state and federal fishery scientists presented updates on the numbers of California’s spawning salmon, as well as the expected abundance for the upcoming fishing season. The … Continue reading →
Tweet NOAA Fisheries works to identify and protect essential fish habitat—areas that fish call home. By doing so, we ensure that there’s sustainable seafood for dinner! Fish and other marine species depend on their habitat to survive and reproduce. A … Continue reading →
Tweet NOAA Fisheries’ John Moran reaches with a pole to cut a line entangling a humpback whale in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Credit: NOAA The foundation of responding to entangled whales is the on-water community. NOAA’s Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network … Continue reading →
Tweet Coastal net pens off the coast of Maine. Credit: NOAA. Imagine you could draw a box anywhere in the ocean and instantly decide whether it might be a suitable site for aquaculture. Thanks to a new tool, OceanReports, aquaculture … Continue reading →
Tweet Hawaiian kanpachi. There is a growing interest in understanding where our food is coming from and in supporting local farmers. There has also been an increased focus on local fare on many menus at eateries coast to coast. In … Continue reading →
Tweet PHOTO: Sea Turtle in Cozumel, Mexico. Of the world’s seven types of sea turtles, the loggerhead, white, hawksbill and leatherback species especially thrive in warm, Caribbean waters. As home to more than half of the world’s endangered sea-turtle species, … Continue reading →
Tweet 1 Calling all college students and recent graduates interested in ocean conservation: the application deadline for the Fall 2019 Marine Conservation Internship has been extended to Sunday, July 21! This internship provides diverse experiences including non-profit operations, outreach and education, … Continue reading →
Tweet June 8, 2019 is WORLD OCEANS DAY Since 2009, the United Nations celebrate World Oceans Day on 8 June in order to raise awareness about the value and importance of our oceans.Oceans and seas are still the least … Continue reading →
TweetView All Canada Tours | 800-616-1943 Kayak with Blackfish and Humpbacks! The whales are coming! Paddle in British Columbia this summer with orcas and humpbacks and camp in forests of giant cedars. Or kayak with belugas in Quebec’s Saguenay Fjord. Explore and … Continue reading →
Tweet FWC, partners conduct conservation mission to combat coral disease and support Florida Reef Tract On April 6, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Robert Spottswood attended one of many trips researchers have been making to conserve Florida’s … Continue reading →
Tweet The arrival of spring heralds many things, including increased reports of black bear sightings and activity. These sightings are normal, and to be expected across our state, so make sure you and your family are BearWise. What is BearWise? It is … Continue reading →
Tweet New York’s marine waters are home to a diverse group of wildlife, including whales, seals, sea turtles, and much more! During the winter months many of these animals are migrating south along the Atlantic coast, passing through our waters … Continue reading →
Tweet MADISON – Warmer temperatures in the last week and little snow so far this season have winter snow enthusiasts hoping for a cool down and some timely snowfalls before to get trails ready for the more than 30 candlelight … Continue reading →
Tweet “Magnet” 20 miles southeast of Tybee Island (Sea to Shore Alliance, NOAA permit 20556-01) Here’s hoping the rising count of adult female North Atlantic right whales off the Georgia coast is a sign of younger whales to come. Sea … Continue reading →
Tweet An orange basket star covers a Picasso sponge at Davidson Seamount, California. Most people are surprised to learn that deep-sea corals exist at all, let alone that they live in waters of every region of the United States. Deep-sea corals appear … Continue reading →
Tweet We are excited to announce the 2019 REEF calendar, featuring stunning full-color marine life photographs from our most important asset, our members. The 2019 calendar is a special tribute to the impact our citizen science volunteers have had on … Continue reading →
Tweets Task Force to Examine Adaptive Strategies for Ocean Acidification in State Waters New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the creation of a 14-member Ocean Acidification (OA) Task Force to assess impacts of … Continue reading →
TweetNational Estuaries Week will be observed this year from September 15 to 22. Reserves will be hosting numerous fun and educational events throughout the week to build awareness of the important benefits provided by estuaries. Click on the map below … Continue reading →
