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A Year in the Life of Larry the Whale Shark
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. One year ago today, researchers deployed a satellite tag on a whale shark off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida. They never could have anticipated the epic journey that would ensue. On May 28, 2025, researchers set out from Boca Ciega Bay, Florida, heading into the Gulf… SEE MORE
The Ocean's Most Abundant Fish Evolved in Extreme Heat — and That May Be Good News
By Daniel Hentz, whoi.edu. The most numerous fish in the ocean isn’t one most boaters or anglers will ever see. Bristlemouths — tiny, deep-dwelling fish of the genus Cyclothone — number in the quadrillions and play a major role in the ocean’s biological carbon pump, helping move CO₂ from the… SEE MORE
The Container Ship That's Also an Ocean Science Lab
By Amy E. Nevala, whoi.edu. Some of the most valuable ocean data in the Atlantic isn’t being collected by a research vessel — it’s riding aboard a container ship. The M/V Oleander, which makes twice-weekly cargo runs between Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Hamilton, Bermuda, has carried scientific instruments since… SEE MORE
New England Fishery Management: Backed by Science, Shaped by People
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. One of New England’s most iconic sights: Rain or shine, fishing boats slipping out of the harbor at dawn, just as they have for generations. The centuries-old scene feels timeless. But the industry behind it isn’t sustained by tradition alone; it endures because of science-based management. At… SEE MORE
NOAA Sargassum Tool Now Provides Daily Update of Risk of Seaweed Washing up on Beaches
By research.noaa.gov, research.noaa.gov. Upgrade will help communities anticipate impacts, risks, and supports planning and response. NOAA’s Sargassum Inundation Risk tool (SIR) has been upgraded to offer daily reports on the location and risk that brown floating algae could wash ashore along coastal areas in the Caribbean, Florida, Gulf of America, and northern… SEE MORE
Three Ocean Robots Exploring Active Underwater Volcanoes
By Amelia Macapia, whoi.edu. The ocean floor is home to thousands of volcanoes — many of them active — and understanding what’s happening down there requires machines that can go where humans can’t. A new feature from WHOI’s Oceanus magazine profiles three robotic vehicles that are transforming what scientists know… SEE MORE
Magnuson-Stevens Act at 50: Charting a Course to Sustainable Fisheries
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. This landmark legislation set the United States on track to become a world leader in sustainable fisheries management. In April, we celebrated the 50 years since the United States signed the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This landmark law set the United States on a course toward sustainably and cooperatively managed marine… SEE MORE
Breaking Barriers to “Big Earth Data”
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Dr. Elizabeth “Eli” Holmes received the prestigious Earth Science Information Partners Martha Maiden 2026 Award in January. Dr. Holmes’ 25-year career at NOAA Fisheries demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing open science, fostering collaboration across agencies, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. At NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Dr.… SEE MORE
