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The maneuverable DriX collects data in a wind energy area. The DriX can sample as close as 65 feet from wind turbines, which is much closer than many research vessels. NOAA Fisheries photo/Chris Orphanides.

Northeast fisheries center surveys wind energy areas

The Revolution Wind project is planned off Rhode Island and near Cox Ledge, identified by NOAA Fisheries as important habitat for Atlantic cod and other species. NOAA graphic.

Trump administration strikes at Revolution Wind project

With its new program, the University of Hawaii is striving to support sustainable fisheries management across Hawaii and the broader Pacific region. Shutterstock photo.

University of Hawaii aims to advance fisheries research

NOAA team members adjusting a small bar TED prototype for testing. NOAA Fisheries photo/Endangered Species Act permit 20339.

Modified ‘small bar’ TEDs exclude small turtles, maintain shrimp catch

A recent round of oyster license buybacks are helping Texas to reduce pressure on stocks and oyster reefs, state wildlife officials say. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi photo.

Texas buyback reduces oyster licenses 21 percent

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. NOAA photo.

Hurricane Erin intensifies, threatens US East Coast, disrupts ports

Blake Price, a fisheries biologist who worked with the National Marine Fisheries Service, has been named deputy director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. Southern Shrimp Alliance photo.

Blake Price named deputy director at Southern Shrimp Alliance

A Gulf of Mexico menhaden steamer and purse boats from the vantage point of a drone camera. NOAA photo.

Menhaden not key forage for other Gulf species, study says

Cod fishing in the Gulf of Maine. Gulf of Maine Research Institute photo.

New England council seeks fishermen for advisory panels

Invasive blue catfish are competing for habitat with seven commercially important Chesapeake Bay species, say Maryland state officials. NOAA photo.

USDA offers $6 million for blue catfish processing, marketing