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StoryMap: Explore Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Expeditions in the Gulf of America

Learn about expeditions informing restoration of habitats injured in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
June 18, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
a screenshot of the mdbc storymap

Your Recreational Catch Information Helps Assess the Health of our Fisheries

Experts at NOAA Fisheries, in consultation with states and regional partners, perform stock assessments using a wide range of available data. These assessments assure our shared fisheries resources remain productive, sustainable, and economically viable.
June 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
An angler wade fishes.

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!

Marine recreational fishing is a cherished American pastime and draws millions of anglers to support our coastal communities. Celebrate our nation's love for fishing and boating during National Fishing and Boating Week.
June 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Featured image banner for National Fishing and Boating Week

Reeling Them In: Teaching Kids Why Science Matters

4th and 5th graders learn how to cast during annual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
May 29, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A white man in a blue button down shirt and shorts standing next to a tent holds a fishing reel while several children watch. NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Regional Recreational Fisheries Coordinator, Sean Meehan, teaching a student how to cast.

Restoring Habitat and Engaging the Recreational Community through the National Fish Habitat Partnership

Partners are advancing progress of habitat restoration and angler engagement projects in Hawaiʻi, Oregon, and South Carolina.
May 28, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
two girls look up close at a coral sample Kuleana Coral Restoration works with volunteers to prepare coral fragments for planting. (Credit: Mike Ito)

Restoration Revitalizes Fish Stock, Brings Community Together

An innovative partnership with the commercial fishing industry successfully reduced bycatch of oceanic fish species injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
May 28, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Man stands along the railing of a fishing vessel, next to a rig Deckhand Duy Nguyen—a member of the pelagic longline fishery in Florida—on F/V Queensland. (Credit: Jay Fleming Photography/National Fish and Wildlife Foundation)

Florida Fisherman Convicted for Killing Dolphins

Panama City Fisherman sentenced to 1 month in jail and $51,000 for illegally shooting and poisoning dolphins.
May 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Barfield’s fishing vessel, based out of Panama City, Florida. Barfield’s fishing vessel, based out of Panama City, Florida. Credit: pcbfishingcharter.com

Preventing Violence Against Dolphins

If we do better, they will be better; human behavior impacts animal safety
May 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southeast

New Kids on the Block: Species Discovered by Our Scientists

Over the years, NOAA Fisheries scientists have discovered dozens of species. Learn more about these species and what we've learned about them.
May 19, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
International
A type D killer whale swims at the surface of the ocean. It has a small white mark near its eye and a white belly. A Type D killer whale, a new species in the Southern Ocean. Credit: Paul Tixier

North Carolina Dolphin Found With Head Missing

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information.
May 12, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Stranded bottlenose dolphin in North Carolina marsh. Stranded bottlenose dolphin in North Carolina marsh. Credit: UNCW
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