Wave Gliders in Hawaiʻi

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Wave Gliders are uncrewed marine systems being used to survey ocean health in Hawaiʻi.

Decoding the Mystery of Turtle Genomes

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Using samples from NOAA Fisheries’ tissue library, scientists have sequenced the complete genomes of leatherback and green sea turtles revealing differences in the two species that could help us understand their risks to climate change.

The DriX: A New Uncrewed Surface Vehicle to Support Fisheries Surveys

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In the winter of 2022-2023, the DriX, a new uncrewed surface vehicle, was delivered & tested in preparation for field trials this summer during an acoustic-trawl fisheries survey in Alaska. Stay tuned for more information coming in the fall of 2023.

Salmon on the High Seas: Unlocking the Mysteries of Salmon in the North Pacific

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Scientists are surveying the Gulf of Alaska to find out more about Pacific salmon (Chinook, Coho, sockeye, chum and pink salmon). The information they gather will help managers plan for changes these populations will face due to climate change.

NEFSC Gear Research Series: Better Gear By Design

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The Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Gear Research group works with fishermen to design, test, and modify fishing gear. They've found ways to protect endangered sea turtles and marine mammals while maintaining the target species catch.

NEFSC Gear Research Series: Lose the Rope, Give Whales Hope

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Ropeless or on-demand technologies offer a potential solution for whales and other protected species that can become entangled in traditional lobster traps and crab pots. Find out what ropeless is all about from the NEFSC gear research team!

Windows to the Deep 2021: A Firsthand Account

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NOAA Fisheries marine biologist Allen Collins has just returned from co-leading the Windows to the Deep 2021 expedition. Learn about the fascinating species and habitat they saw as they explored the ocean with an underwater remotely-operated vehicle.

NOAA Marine Biologist Allen Collins on the Importance of Exploring Our Oceans

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NOAA Marine biologist Allen Collins discusses why it is important to explore our world’s oceans.

Windows to the Deep 2021

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NOAA Fisheries marine biologist Allen Collins is co-leading the Windows to the Deep 2021 expedition. Learn about the fascinating species, habitat—even a shipwreck—they might see as they explore the ocean with an underwater remotely-operated vehicle.

Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting in the Greater Atlantic Region

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Starting November 2021, NOAA Fisheries will require electronic vessel trip reporting in the Greater Atlantic region. Learn about the requirements and how to make your reporting easier and more efficient with our Fish Online app.

Northeast Surveys: The Fisheries We Count On

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Each year, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center conducts multiple surveys at sea to understand how fish stocks and the marine ecosystem is changing over time. Go behind the scenes on our bottom trawl, sea scallop, and ecosystems monitoring surveys!