And speaking of seafood, check out more Faces of Sustainable Seafood: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/face...
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And speaking of seafood, check out more Faces of Sustainable Seafood: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/face...
We caught up with direct marketing operations on the East and West Coasts to learn how they are bolstering American seafood from harvest to plate:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
A woman named Jordyn Zacharias, wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses, sits on a railing near the water in front of a city skyline, smiling at the camera. The image is titled "FACES OF SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD" by NOAA FISHERIES. Text beneath the photo reads "Jordyn Zacharias Tuna Harbor Dockside Market". The setting appears to be an outdoor market with booths and people in the background.
Meet Jordyn Zacharias, a third-generation seafood harvester and seafood marketing specialist for Tuna Harbor Dockside Market in California. The Market is one of many U.S. companies selling wild-caught and farm-raised seafood directly to consumers, fish markets, restaurants, and more.
Together, we are planting seagrass and mangroves, building oyster reefs and living shorelines, outplanting clams, and reconnecting wetlands. It’s part of the largest seagrass restoration project on the East Coast! Dig into the details: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
Three people wearing life jackets in two brightly colored kayaks look at a manatee floating on its back close by.
The Indian River Lagoon is home to more than 4,000 species of plants and animals! With $9.4 million in @noaa.gov funding, the Indian River Lagoon Council and its partners are carrying out 15 projects across the estuary to restore seagrass, wetlands, shellfish populations, and shorelines. 👏
A square recruitment poster for NOAA Fisheries, with the words "NOAA FISHERIES IS HIRING!" in large white and blue text. A dark blue bar in the center says "FISH BIOLOGIST STOCK ASSESSMENT" with smaller white text below it that reads "APPLY VIA USAJOBS." The background image shows two people, wearing safety vests, working with a submerged cage or net on a boat. The bottom of the poster features the NOAA logo and the words "NOAA FISHERIES."
We’re hiring four Fish Biologists across multiple duty station locations. Applications are due by March 10, 2026.
For more information, including details on how to apply to on USAJobs:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more...
#FisheriesScience #Careers #NOAA
A close-up photograph shows a Hawaiian green sea turtle and a Hawaiian monk seal sleeping next to each other on a white sandy beach. The turtle is dark brown and black, and the monk seal is a dark gray color with some sand clinging to its fur. Both animals have their eyes closed, resting on the beach with the bright, turquoise water and clear blue sky visible in the background. Two small birds are flying in the sky above the water.
A close-up photograph of a Northern fur seal pup's face shows its large, dark eyes and snout. The pup's fur is dark brown, and there are grains of sand or dirt visible on its face, especially around the eyes and nose. The seal has prominent whiskers and small, visible ears.
An underwater photograph shows a group of at least six false killer whales swimming in clear blue water. The whales, which are dark gray, have sleek bodies and visible teeth in their lower jaw. Sunlight reflects off the water's surface, creating a shimmering pattern on the backs of the whales. One whale is in the foreground, facing the right, and is partially visible from its eye to its tail.
An underwater photograph shows a dense school of black and white butterflyfish swimming above a large, brown, branching coral head in clear blue water. A few smaller yellow fish are also visible near the coral. The seafloor is mostly barren sand and rubble, with a second, smaller coral head visible in the background to the right.
#WorldWildlifeDay is every day at NOAA Fisheries!
We use science to study and conserve marine life and their habitats. Join us in celebrating World Wildlife Day 2026 and take a look at some of the marvelous marine creatures our scientists have encountered in their work.
#WWD2026
A watercolor painting depicts an underwater scene with a scuba diver swimming near a colorful coral reef on the seabed. The diver, wearing a black wetsuit, yellow flippers, and a mask, is holding what appears to be an underwater camera or flashlight and pointing it towards a small orange and white striped clownfish. Above the diver is a large orange shrimp. In the upper right, a large blue and white marlin swims near the surface, and in the center-right, a blue and white striped sailfish swims among tall green seaweed and a small yellow and black striped fish. A red fish swims between the diver and the sailfish. The seabed is covered with rocks and colorful coral formations in shades of yellow, red, pink, and purple.
A children's drawing or marker illustration depicts an underwater scene with two large blue and white marlins or swordfish swimming through schools of small silver fish. The fish have long snouts, open mouths, and large eyes. The water is rendered with horizontal wavy stripes of various shades of blue and green. In the center, two pink jellyfish with long tentacles are also visible. A third marlin's snout and eye are partially visible on the right side of the image.
A colored pencil drawing depicts a blue marlin leaping dramatically out of the water. The fish, colored in vibrant blues and white, is surrounded by bright blue and white splashing water. In the background, a fishing boat with a crow's nest is visible on the water against an orange and yellow sunset sky.
A watercolor painting depicts two large billfish, possibly marlins or swordfish, swimming underwater. The upper fish is colored in shades of gray and white, while the lower fish has a blue dorsal fin and tail, a blue back, a white belly, and distinctive vertical teal and orange stripes on its sides. Some green seaweed is visible in the foreground, and the water is rendered in light blue and white.
Calling all budding artists! 🎨 We’re accepting entries for our art contest from students in kindergarten through 8th grade. This year's theme is sharks, tunas, swordfish, and billfish. Entries are due by 3/31/26. Check out past entries and submit your artwork: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-hig...
A map showing seasonal management areas of the coast of Massachusetts.
Two North Atlantic right whales swim at the surface.
Reminder: The Off Race Point Seasonal Management Area is in effect March 1 until April 30. During this time, most vessels 65 feet or longer must travel at 10 knots or less within the area to the north and east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/end...
A graphic illustrating the "Data Transformation Process." Data is collected from three sources: Local Fisheries via a fishing boat (Data Implementation), Research Boats via a research vessel (Data Collection), and Ocean Gliders via a yellow unmanned underwater vehicle, an ocean glider (Data Collection). All three sources are shown on the water and underwater, and they are transmitting data to a building labeled NOAA Fisheries Data Processing. Below the water, the data transformation process is depicted as a flowchart: Data Collectors (Ocean Gliders & Research Boats) Data Processing (NOAA Fisheries) Data Implementation (Local Fisheries)
From sonar to satellites! 🛰️ NOAA Fisheries is adopting cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize our understanding of the ocean. This also builds a faster, more efficient data system that helps scientists and managers more effectively manage marine resources:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
5 ways NOAA scientists helped improve human and marine life in 2025:
Highlights from the NOAA Science Report
research.noaa.gov/five-ways-no...
This major effort evaluates how next-generation ocean gliders can transform ocean monitoring and marine mammal conservation, while also benefitting U.S. fishermen and ocean industries. Meet @noaa.gov pilots guiding gliders to capture the sounds of our ocean: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/science-blog...
For 2 weeks, our pilots will guide the gliders around a trackline offshore the main Hawaiian Islands to understand how different “breeds” of gliders and passive acoustic monitoring systems can help shape how we monitor marine mammals across U.S. waters.
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
A vibrant photo taken on a boat deck shows two people working on a yellow underwater glider, likely an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), at sea. The person standing is wearing a bright neon yellow-green long-sleeved shirt, shorts, a white cap, and an orange life vest. The second person is crouched down, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, shorts, a cap, and an orange life vest, and is holding a yellow wing component. The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds, and the ocean water is a deep blue, visible around the red and white boat hull. The image appears to be taken from a high angle, looking down onto the deck.
high-angle view of the stern of a ship shows a group of six people preparing several yellow underwater gliders for deployment. The individuals are wearing a mix of safety vests and casual clothing, working around the gliders which are laid out on the green and white deck. The ocean is visible as deep blue water behind and around the ship. One glider on the far left has text that includes "SEA117." Another glider in the center has text that includes "ONG." A man on the right side of the image is adjusting a yellow glider with text that appears to be "G3" and "SEA-MIA."
A yellow and black Slocum glider is floating on the surface of deep blue, slightly rippling water. The glider is mostly submerged, with its yellow tail and part of its black body visible above the water.
Our scientists’ mission, should they choose to accept it … (cue the fun theme 🎶): enter the underwater glider challenge!
NOAA Fisheries scientists, alongside industry and academic partners, accepted the mission to guide and assess a fleet of eight passive acoustic monitoring gliders.
A man in a black shirt and gray shorts stands on a sandy beach behind an orange wooden board with several holes. Five California sea lion pups are in front of the board, making their way toward the water. Palm trees are visible in the background, and a large metal animal crate is on a cart to the right.
In 2024, there were 8,028 confirmed marine mammal strandings (including whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, fur seals, and sea lions) in the United States. This number is higher than the average for the previous 17 years. Read more in our latest report:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
New atlas identifies potential opportunities for #aquaculture in Gulf of #Alaska
Publication will strengthen nation’s seafood industry
News release: noaa.gov/news-release...
via noaa.gov, NOAA Ocean Service
The image is a social media graphic on a light pink background with a large heart shape in the center. The heart contains an image of a colorful seafood dish with shrimp, bell peppers, and other ingredients. The text at the top reads "GET HEART HEALTHY WITH SEAFOOD." The NOAA Fisheries logo is in the bottom left corner, and several small heart shapes are scattered below the main heart.
The image is a graphic titled "4 Seafood Tips for Heart-Healthy Meals." The background is a close-up of different seafood dishes, including an oyster on the half shell. The four tips are numbered and presented in red boxes with white text: Swap your proteins: Replace processed or high-fat meats with lean seafood to cut saturated fat and sodium. Add some greens: Skip the sandwiches and add grains and greens to seafood dishes to reduce fats and boost nutrition. Start em young: Introduce your kids to seafood early to encourage lifelong, heart-healthy eating habits. Be a little shellfish: Treat yourself to some home-shucked oysters, or spice things up with a new seafood recipe.
February is American Heart Month ❤️
One way to show your heart—and your tastebuds—some love is to eat more seafood! Studies show this can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Heart healthy seafood: fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
#AmericanHeartMonth #Seafood
An aerial photo, likely taken in autumn, shows a body of water in the foreground flowing toward a larger lake in the distance. The water is dark and surrounded by wetlands with brown and gold grasses. A thin road and bridge crosses the body of water in the middle ground, separating it from a second, smaller body of water on the right and connecting the natural wetlands to developed land with trees and a few structures on the left. The background shows a large expanse of open water, possibly a lake, bordered by a dense forest.
Habitat restored ✅
Contaminated soils removed ✅
Living shorelines created ✅
Trash removed ✅
Recreational access improved ✅
And...done!
With @glcommission.bsky.social, we've helped restore what was once one of the Great Lakes region’s most degraded areas: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
A vertical recruitment poster with a blue and white background features the large blue text "NOAA Fisheries is hiring!" Centered below this text is a horizontal blue line with a small fish icon in the middle. Beneath the line, in smaller blue text, are the words "Apply via USAJOBS." The NOAA Fisheries logo, which includes the NOAA seal and the words "NOAA FISHERIES," is located in the bottom left corner.
We are hiring a Supervisory Fish & Wildlife Administrator in either Seattle, WA or Juneau, AK to serve as the Division Director of the Fisheries Monitoring & Analysis Division at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Applications are due 2/23/26. More details:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more...
An infographic titled "5 WAYS YOU CAN HELP WHALES" from NOAA Fisheries. The text states that the main threats to large whales—entanglements and vessel strikes—are caused by humans. It lists five ways to help, each with a corresponding icon: SEE A SPOUT, WATCH OUT: If you see a whale while boating, slow down and steer clear of them. The icon shows a whale spouting mist. GIVE WHALES SPACE: View whales from a respectful distance. Stay at least 100 yards away, unless more restrictive rules apply. The icon shows an adult whale and a calf. REPORT WHALES IN DISTRESS: If you see a dead, stranded, or injured whale, contact your local marine mammal stranding network for help. The icon shows a whale's tail tangled in rope. WHALE WATCH RESPONSIBLY: Take a whale watching tour with companies that follow best practices or watch whales from shore with binoculars. The icon shows a pair of binoculars. REPORT ENDANGERED WHALE SIGHTINGS: Call the NOAA hotlines if you see a right whale or Rice's whale. The icon shows a phone displaying a whale image. The top right corner of the image also shows a whale's tail fluke above the water. The NOAA logo is at the bottom left.
Today is World Whale Day. ✨🐳 ✨
The main threats to large whales are entanglements and vessel strikes. Luckily, you can help! From boating safely to reporting whales in distress, learn what actions you can take this #WorldWhaleDay to help these marine mammals.
#WhaleWeek
An aerial view shows a large blue whale near the ocean surface, with a prominent plume of mist or water vapor rising from its blowhole. White splashes and waves are visible around the whale as it moves through the dark water.
Larger than all known dinosaurs, blue whales can grow to about 110 feet long—that’s longer than a basketball court! 🤯 The heart of a blue whale weighs about 400 lbs and its heartbeat can be heard 2 miles away! More about the big-hearted blue whale: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
#WhaleWeek
An infographic from NOAA Fisheries states, "Did You Know? The heart of a blue whale weighs about 400 pounds—the same as a piano." The image depicts a blue whale, labeled "Blue Whale • Balaenoptera musculus," with an illustration of a large red whale heart labeled "Blue Whale Heart," next to an equals sign and a brown upright piano. The NOAA Fisheries logo is in the bottom left corner.
Roses are red, violets are blue…
…You didn’t know blue whale hearts weigh as much as a piano, did you?
Blue whales are the largest animals to ever live on our planet, and that also means they have the biggest hearts. 💙💙💙
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
#WhaleWeek
A woman, smiling and wearing a gray fleece jacket with the NOAA logo on the right side and a navy blue baseball cap that reads "NOAA AQUACULTURE PROGRAM", is holding a small, open shell oyster. She is outdoors, standing on what appears to be a dock or a boat, with other vessels and water visible in the blurred background.
We have a special place in our hearts for farm-fresh seafood. It’s hard not to fall for savory mussels, steaming salmon, and succulent seaweeds at first sight! This Valentine’s Day, @noaa.gov experts share their seafood love stories. ❤️🦪❤️
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/news/falling...
The scientists saw more than 3,000 animals, including 332 bowhead whales, 2,377 beluga whales and 500 other marine mammals.
Learn more about why the information we collect on these surveys is so important:
fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
#WhaleWeek
A person wearing an orange cap peeks out of a bubble window on the side of a small plane, which is flying over the ocean.
An aerial view of two bowhead whales and three white beluga whales swimming in the ocean surrounded by ice.
Last summer, scientists from @noaa.gov and Alaska North Slope Borough surveyed bowhead and beluga whales in the Beaufort Sea and Amundson Gulf. Together the three teams flew more than 30,000 miles—that’s more than one time around the Earth!
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#WhaleWeek
Learn more about high-tech ways to access endangered whale health: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
#WhaleWeek
We need to assess the health of whales without getting too close to them. In the past, researchers collected “blow,” or the snot they exhale, using a pole. Drones allow us to collect samples from a distance, which is less stressful for the whale and safer for the researchers.
To help us learn about whale health, we’re using drones to collect their snot 🤧
And snot tells us a lot! It can show researchers if whales are stressed, whether they are getting enough to eat, and even when they are pregnant.
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
#WhaleWeek
This death marks the 43rd mortality in the ongoing Unusual Mortality Event impacting North Atlantic right whales.
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/end...
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team out of North Carolina was able to locate & further photograph the carcass. We're working with Marine Mammal Stranding Network partners to examine, document, and necropsy the carcass (to the extent possible).
