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From Krill to Elephant Seals, Sentinel Species Detect Hidden Ocean Shifts that Forecast Change

New research identifies species that signal changes in ocean ecosystems.
March 13, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A large male northern elephant seal lies on a sandy beach, looking at the camera. Other elephant seals are in the background. A male northern elephant seal. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mark Lowry

Japanese Sardines in California? A Shocking Discovery in the Pacific

We hear from the scientist who discovered Japanese sardines off the coast of California for the first time and discuss what it means for the future.
March 13, 2025 - Podcast ,
School of pacific sardine A school of Pacific sardines. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Dale Sweetman

Innovative Coral Restoration Begins in Hawaiʻi After Ship Grounding

A promising and emerging coral restoration technique is being tested in the coastal waters of Hawai‘i for the first time.
March 13, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A diver uses a lift bag to transport loose rubble. A diver uses a lift bag to transport loose rubble. Credit: NOAA

Pilot Test of Field Forensic Device Identified More Than 40 Tons of Trafficked Fish

NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement is bringing the forensics lab directly into the hands of enforcement staff with a new rapid genetics device to help them stop seafood fraud and illegal trade.
March 12, 2025 - Feature Story ,
NOAA enforcement staff and a Florida International University scientist perform the first field test of a field forensic device during an enforcement operation in Newark, New Jersey. NOAA enforcement staff and Florida International University scientist perform the first field test of a field forensic device during an enforcement operation in Newark, New Jersey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Reward For Up to $20,000 Offered for Information About Decapitated Sea Lion at Doran Beach

Reward offered for information leading to a civil penalty or criminal conviction.
March 11, 2025 - Feature Story ,
California Sea Lion laying on large rocks California Sea Lion. Credit: NOAA/Kristin Wilkinson

Endangered Species Habitat Restoration Creates Jobs, Boosts Local Economy

NOAA and other government investments in recovering the endangered Central California Coast coho salmon sustain a restoration economy in Mendocino, California.
March 10, 2025 - Feature Story ,
The Big River flows into the Pacific Ocean on the Mendocino Coast. NOAA has funded numerous restoration projects on the Big River to benefit Central California Coast coho salmon. Credit: Adobe Stock The Big River flows into the Pacific Ocean on the Mendocino Coast. NOAA has funded numerous restoration projects on the Big River to benefit Central California Coast coho salmon. Credit: Adobe Stock

Endangered Salmon Move into Newly Restored Habitat on the Mendocino Coast

NOAA partners The Nature Conservancy and Trout Unlimited report that endangered Central California Coast coho salmon are using NOAA-funded restoration sites. This coincides with a record-breaking spawning season.
March 06, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Adult CCC coho migrating upstream. Credit: CDFW Adult CCC coho migrating upstream. Credit: CDFW

Fisheries Society Recognizes Pioneering NOAA Salmon Scientist for Lifetime of Achievements

Researcher led expedition deep into the Gulf of Alaska in depths of winter.
March 05, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Three people standing on deck of a ship, with woman as central figure. She's wearing orange jacket, pants, gloves and a safety vest, and is half turned and smiling at the camera.