NOAA Fisheries

We’re hiring! Our Northeast Fisheries Science Center is looking for two supervisory fish biologists to help support our Ecosystems Surveys Branch. One will lead our Bottom Trawl Survey Program and the other will lead our Shellfish Survey Program. Duties for this role include overseeing the planning and execution of scientific fishery survey programs, providing technical guidance, developing and advising on fisheries survey techniques, and more. This is a direct hire position, and the selected candidates will be stationed at our Woods Hole Lab in Massachusetts. The deadline to apply is November 6. See the full job description and how to apply on USAJOBS: https://bit.ly/3Cbns98 Credit: Jessica Blaylock #WorkAtNOAAFisheries #ScienceCareers

In the classroom, in the field, in museums and aquariums, education plays a vital role in bridging the gap between science and the seafood on our plates. Seafood educators help foster deep connections with the industry and the delicious food they provide, and inspire future generations. They help people make informed decisions about the seafood they eat, ensuring that both marine ecosystems and the seafood industry thrive for years to come. In celebration of #SeafoodMonth, we're highlighting educators who are spreading the love and knowledge of sustainable seafood: https://bit.ly/3Ahq9pf

Want to up your game for #SeafoodMonth? Take a lesson from the amazing culinary professionals around the country who help us enjoy and savor sustainable seafood. There’s a community connection when chefs meet their customers at their tables—or in their homes through cookbooks. They use their dishes to tell the stories of local farms, working waterfronts, and food security. Today we're featuring culinary professionals who are opening new channels of communication to increase our understanding of sustainable seafood: https://bit.ly/4dVOmPC

Did you know today is the 52nd anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act? These mammals are leaping and howling for joy, because since the Act was enacted, no marine mammal species have gone extinct in U.S. waters. Marine mammals are vital parts of our ocean ecosystems, and all marine mammals in U.S. waters are protected under the Act. Its protections have stopped the decline of many marine mammal populations and have actually led to the recovery of several, such as populations of humpback whales, gray whales, gray seals, and California sea lions. This Act set the global benchmark for marine mammal conservation—it was the first piece of legislation to call specifically for an ecosystem-level approach to wildlife protection. Learn more about our work to conserve marine mammals: https://bit.ly/2U05TzT Credit: NOAA Fisheries Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program; Jason Moore/NOAA (Permit #18786); NOAA Fisheries/Jesse Wicker (Permit # 29138); NOAA Fisheries

Happy #OysterWeek! Whether you enjoy them raw, grilled, baked, or fried, oysters are not only a gourmet treat—they're also an important part of our marine ecosystems and economy. That's why we work with our many partners to protect and conserve them. Join us in celebrating Oyster Week, and learn more about our work to support oyster restoration and aquaculture: https://bit.ly/3S8CxhR

Congratulations are in order for restoration ecologist Damon Moore, who received the 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award! He was recently honored at the Restore America’s Estuaries’ Coastal & Estuarine Summit for his exceptional work protecting and restoring Florida coastal ecosystems. Damon has more than 20 years of experience completing high-impact projects in southwest Florida. Through his perseverance and leadership, he has helped to create or enhance more than 2,000 acres of coastal wetland and upland habitat. Learn more about Damon's amazing work centering communities while inspiring collaboration and environmental stewardship: https://bit.ly/3YphBG9 Credit: NOAA Fisheries

What does #SeafoodMonth mean to you? NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit shares why we celebrate Seafood Month, and pays tribute to the hard-working people around our nation who provide healthy, sustainable seafood for our tables. Read her thoughts on how we're working to ensure a bright future for the seafood community: https://bit.ly/3YogpCJ Credit: NOAA Fisheries

At NOAA Fisheries, we're proud to collaborate with programs and partners nationwide to ensure consumers can enjoy delicious, healthy seafood. Thanks to their hard work, and dedication to a truly sustainable seafood industry, we can all continue to enjoy it for generations to come. Today, as part of our #SeafoodMonth celebration, we're highlighting a few of the programs we work with across the supply chain: https://bit.ly/40e4irc

Just like farmers on land, ocean farmers work long days—in snow, ice, heatwaves, and during 3 a.m. low tides—to feed the nation with their harvests. Today, we're highlighting some of the farmers working across the country to bring you sustainable, tasty seafood like oysters, abalone, and kelp! Celebrate #SeafoodMonth by getting to know these farmers and their stories: https://bit.ly/3RIGdXr

We had a memorable day with military families from the DC Metro area at Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary at the end of last month with NOAA Fisheries, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. Participants kayaked through the "ship graveyard" and fished for invasive blue catfish. Despite the rain, it was a day filled with adventure and marine conservation lessons, with bald eagles and blue herons soaring overhead!