Tweet In a newly published paper, scientists identified and named a new genus and species of sponge: Advhena magnifica. It was sampled and seen during missions in the Pacific on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The glass sponge, Advhena magnifica, prior … Continue reading →
Tweet Summer Woods-Tunney, Fish Culturist I, crowding rainbow trout in the outdoor stocking raceways. If you picture a fish hatchery, a series of long rectangular tanks comes to mind. These tanks, known as raceways, are water intensive and work well … Continue reading →
Tweet Use our updated interactive mapping tool to explore thousands of NOAA restoration projects across the United States—from Alaskan salt marshes to Florida coral reefs, and everything in between. Restoration work underway to remove the Veazie Dam from the Penobscot … Continue reading →
Tweet Near-infrared analysis of otoliths differentiated 13 species from four large marine ecosystems around the United States. Aim a beam of near-infrared light at an otolith, and it reflects a literal spectrum of information on the biological and environmental history … Continue reading →
Tweet The REEF Campus in Key Largo, Florida, remains closed to the public and all in-person programming is suspended until further notice, but that hasn’t slowed down our Ocean Explorers Programs. Over the last several months, our Education and Outreach … Continue reading →
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 →
