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From Krill to Elephant Seals, Sentinel Species Detect Hidden Ocean Shifts that Forecast Change
By fisheries.noaa.gov. New research identifies species that signal changes in ocean ecosystems. Northern elephant seals weigh in at several thousand pounds and quickly put on more weight when catching squid, fish, and other prey. They feed off the California coast in the so-called “twilight zone” of the ocean (200 to… SEE MORE
Eleven of Best Fishing Spots in the World
By Doug Olander. Great fishing destinations to fulfill your fishing fantasies. While most of us fish our own backyards most of the time, we also dream about traveling to some of the best fishing destinations. Dreaming and planning are two very different things, and sometimes it helps to have a… SEE MORE
Innovative Coral Restoration Begins in Hawaiʻi After Ship Grounding
By fisheries.noaa.gov. A promising and emerging coral restoration technique is being tested in the coastal waters of Hawai‘i for the first time. Scientists are testing rubble stabilization as a coral restoration technique in the coastal waters of Hawai‘i for the first time, with promising results. It involves securing loose, broken… SEE MORE
What’s the Hottest Earth’s Ever Been?
By Michon Scott and Rebecca Lindsey. Our 4.54-billion-year-old planet probably experienced its hottest temperatures in its earliest days, when it was still colliding with other rocky debris (planetesimals) careening around the solar system. The heat of these collisions would have kept Earth molten, with top-of-the-atmosphere temperatures upward of 3,600° Fahrenheit.… SEE MORE
Rare Species Found in Your National Marine Sanctuaries and Monuments
By Rachel Plunkett. America’s national marine sanctuaries and monuments protect some of the ocean’s rarest and most fascinating creatures—species that have evolved in unique ways to thrive in these underwater habitats. From deep-sea black corals older than the pyramids, to the elusive and strikingly beautiful masked angelfish (Genicanthus personatus), found… SEE MORE
Safely Navigating Unfamiliar Waters
By Pete McDonald. Boating in new waters can be a rewarding experience. Here are three tips to help you stay safe in unfamiliar places. Early on in my boat-testing career, I learned the hard way about what can happen when boating in unfamiliar waters. The boat company set up our… SEE MORE
What's Happening in the Ocean During Springtime?
By noaa.gov. When you think of springtime on land, you might think of birds migrating, flowers blooming, and leaves emerging. While these changes are happening on land, changes are happening in the ocean, too! But how can you tell if spring has sprung in the sea? This graphic explains some… SEE MORE
The Ultimate Fluke Rig
By Louis Chemi. You don't always need live bait to catch a mess of summer flounder. Fred Chemi was the ultimate flounder pounder, fishing every summer weekend for as long as I remember. My dad fished with sand eels and squid in Long Island Sound. He used mummichogs and squid in… SEE MORE
Optics Technology: At the Heart of Marine Research
By NOAA Fisheries Videos and images from advanced underwater cameras are a critical component of collecting data. We use this information to make informed management decisions for marine species and habitat. At NOAA Fisheries, optics technology plays a major role in gathering data to better understand our marine and coastal… SEE MORE
Essential Data for a Changing Coast: NOAA, National Weather Service, National Ocean Service
by US Harbors The National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Ocean Service (NOS), both offices of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), provide life-saving weather and tidal forecasting in the U.S.. Weather forecasting from the NWS is used daily to ensure that farmers’ crops are protected, safe travel plans… SEE MORE
Gray Whales on the Rebound: Signs of Hope Despite Challenges
By fisheries.noaa.gov. North Pacific gray whale population increases after declines. California's gray whales are an iconic and beloved species, visible to spectators even from shore during their migrations. The whales feed up in the Arctic and sub-Arctic waters in the North Pacific, then migrate all the way down the coast of… SEE MORE
The Weather and Climate Influences on the January 2025 Fires Around Los Angeles
By Rebecca Lindsey. Highlights A trifecta of fire-friendly climate conditions set the stage for the January 2025 fires: back-to-back wet winters that boosted vegetation, a record-dry fall, and an extremely strong Santa Ana wind event. By one estimate, record-low fall precipitation had a bigger influence on the exceptionally low vegetation… SEE MORE