A new ocean science effort to improve equity and inclusion is underway, thanks to a $4.98 million cooperative agreement to three regional associations of the NOAA-led U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System. The National Science Foundation (NSF) provided the funds through a cooperative agreement for Backyard Buoys, a project to improve ocean data access for Indigenous […]
Pacific oysters are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under state and federal regulations. Alaska’s aquatic farming industry is relatively new—it only became legal in the state in 1988. Since then, the industry has flourished. Want a meal that’s good for you and good for the planet? Pacific oysters farmed in the […]
Steller sea lions were once abundant throughout the North Pacific, and Indigenous peoples and settlers used them for meat, hides, and oil. The Western distinct population segment is endangered, while the Eastern population has recovered and is no longer listed. Steller sea lions are the largest of the “eared seals,” with males weighing up to 2,500 pounds. These […]
Agency announces a positive 90-day finding on a petition to expand North Pacific right whale critical habitat; seeks public comment. NOAA Fisheries is initiating a review of designated critical habitat for endangered North Pacific right whales, of which there are only an estimated 30 animals remaining. The review is in response to a petition we received […]