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Could the LA Wildfires Harm Marine Life in California?

NOAA scientists aboard a research vessel studied Los Angeles wildfire ash in coastal waters. Hear how their rapid response may reveal long-term ecosystem impacts.
February 27, 2025 - Podcast ,
Aerial view of Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited Aerial view of the Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited. The image was acquired by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang.

Oyster Restoration Investments Net Positive Returns for Economy and Environment

A report published by the North Carolina Coastal Federation shows that for every $1 spent restoring oyster sanctuary reefs in the Pamlico Sound, the state sees a return on investment of $1.70 in economic and environmental benefits.
February 25, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Stevens Towing building new oyster sanctuary reefs in the Pamlico Sound, North Carolina. Credit: Stevens Towing Stevens Towing building new oyster sanctuary reefs in the Pamlico Sound, North Carolina. Credit: Stevens Towing

Scientists Use Uncrewed Surface Vehicle to Estimate Krill Abundance in Alaska

A commonly used machine-learning algorithm was key to help generate krill abundance estimates comparable to data collected by research vessels over many years.
February 20, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Pale krill against a black background. Krill (Thysanoessa inermis). Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

New Study Finds Incidents of Fishery Observer Harassment in Alaska Maritime Workplace Is Underreported

Scientists and law enforcement officers team up to lay a foundation for strengthening NOAA Fisheries efforts to improve observer safety on commercial fishing vessels and in seafood processing plants.
January 29, 2025 - Feature Story ,
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Top Must-Read Pacific Islands Stories of 2024

Take a look at some of the Pacific Islands most important and inspiring stories from 2024.
January 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Healthy coral reef with fishes in the foreground, a diver conducts a survey in the background.

Teacher at Sea Kicks off the Year Early with January Marine Mammal Survey

Teacher at Sea Kiersten Newtoff joins NOAA scientists aboard a midwinter Atlantic marine mammal survey.
January 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Kiersten stands at the taffrail of the ship and smiles for the camera. She is wearing a sweatshirt, purple sunglasses, and a pair of binoculars around her neck. the sky is blue with many clouds over a darker blue ocean. Teacher at Sea Kiersten Newtoff aboard NOAA Ship Pisces.

Nearly $37 Million Will Support Habitat Restoration in Coastal Louisiana

The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program has approved funding for the NOAA-sponsored North Delacroix Marsh Creation and Terracing Project. The project will restore coastal habitat in St. Bernard Parish.
January 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Green marsh with pockets of blue water to be restored. Aerial photo taken of the marsh restoration project site in North Delacroix, Louisiana from Highway 300 facing east at the Wood Lake community. This broken marsh area will be restored. Jack’s Canal can be seen along with the pump station and tidal protection levee. (Credit: Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority).