Dive In with NOAA Fisheries
Episodes
Building Futures: How GulfCorps Combines Habitat Restoration with Job Training
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final podcast, learn about the GulfCorps conservation program. It’s helping local residents get training and experience restoring habitats ha...
Reducing Waste and Feeding Communities in Hawaiʻi with a Whole Fish Approach
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A program in Hawaii is trying to increase food security and reduce food waste by using every part of the fish, from bone marrow to blood lines—even ...
Japanese Sardines in California? A Shocking Discovery in the Pacific
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the scientist who discovered Japanese sardines off the coast of California for the first time and discuss what it means for the future.
Could the LA Wildfires Harm Marine Life in California?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists aboard a CalCOFI vessel studied Los Angeles wildfire ash in coastal waters. Hear how their rapid response may reveal long-term ecosystem im...
Gray Whales on the Rebound: Signs of Hope Despite Challenges
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Pacific gray whale population increases after declines.
How NOAA Satellites Monitor Ocean Health: Tracking Changes from Space
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how we use satellites to understand aquatic environments and improve fisheries management.
2024 Winter News Roundup
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about using illegal eel smuggling operation, scientists using AI to better understand monk...
How Underwater Drones Are Transforming Fisheries Data Collection in Remote Areas
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how gliders are used to survey Antarctic krill, the foundation of the region's food web.
Making Seafood Imports Safer by Reducing Illegal Fishing
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our new podcast shares updates to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program.
AI Identifies Mysterious Whale Calls
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the NOAA Fisheries scientist who identified Bryde’s whales as the source of a new whale call—biotwang—in the North Pacific. With Googl...
Squid: More than Just Calamari
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A team of food scientists are working to reduce food waste—starting with squid wings.
Seafood Fraud: How the Codfather Case Helps Combat Mislabeling
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of "The Codfather" is an example of the harm—both to communities and to fisheries—that can occur when bad actors mislabel thei...
How to Maximize Aquaculture: Growing More Seafood Through Science
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists are using an ecosystem approach to aquaculture, growing multiple seafood products together in a sustainable system.
Sharing a Love of Teaching (and Oysters)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher at Sea Alumni talks about teaching in Brooklyn and how he shares his passion for oysters with his students.
Summer News Roundup
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about a new oyster hatchery, living shorelines in South Carolina, and more.
Restoring New Orleans Wetlands After Hurricane Katrina
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New federal funding will advance environmental justice in the Lower Ninth Ward and kickstart efforts to restore wetlands along the coast of New Orlean...
Tackling Sea Turtle Bycatch with International Fishing Communities
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An international program is helping fishers in the Pacific Mexico reduce bycatch of protected sea turtles.
Teaching Kids to Fish and Love the Water
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NOAA Fisheries and partners are working with communities in South Carolina to get kids involved in fishing and environmental conservation.
Dam Removals Boost Atlantic Salmon Populations in Maine
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Habitat restoration efforts on the Penobscot River in Maine will help Atlantic salmon population recover and support ancestral traditions of the Penob...
Studying Sound in the Ocean to Prepare for Offshore Wind Development
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to our new podcast episode about passive acoustic monitoring and where it fits into the country's renewable energy strategy.
What Happened to All the Alaska Snow Crabs?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, snow crab populations in Alaska collapsed. Hear how NOAA biologists solved the mystery of what happened to them.
Science In Extremes: A New Field Camp In Antarctica
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Field teams have been living at rustic field camps studying changes in the Antarctic ecosystem for more than 30 years. Now, the field camps are gettin...
Spring News Roundup
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about new Hawaiian monk seal pups, environmental DNA, new fish species, killer whale diver...
Hawaiian Monk Seal Pupping Season
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hawaiian monk seal pupping season has started! NOAA Fisheries experts in the Pacific Islands work with partners to protect the pups during this cr...
Why You Should Try Monkfish
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eat more monkfish! It's cheaper than lobster but has a similar taste and texture. A nonprofit agency in New York works to increase demand and con...
A Game-Changing Effort for Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear an update from some of the leaders in our agency on the status of North Atlantic right whales, and our plans to use Inflation Reduction Act funds...
60 Years of Science on the Atlantic
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Northeast Bottom Trawl survey reached a major milestone when it turned 60 years old in fall 2023. Learn how this survey is conducted and how it in...
Documenting the Elusive North Pacific Right Whale
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
North Atlantic right whales get a lot of attention. In this episode, we learn a little about their lesser known West Coast cousins: North Pacific righ...
Winter News Roundup
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about endangered species, climate change, habitat restoration, Antarctic research, and mor...
Restoring Florida's Iconic Coral Reefs
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mission: Iconic Reefs is an effort to protect and restore seven key reef sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Oceanic Whitetip Sharks: A Plan for Recovery
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oceanic whitetip sharks, once abundant across the globe, are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. However, a forthcoming recover...
NOAA VetCorps: Creating Jobs for Veterans
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting veterans is imperative to our agency. NOAA VetCorps gives veterans the training and tools to pursue careers in habitat conservation and res...
What Fish Stock Rebuilding Means to Communities
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What it means and the work it takes to rebuild fish stocks.
Climate Readiness: the Future of U.S. Fisheries
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting healthy, sustainable seafood and a robust seafood industry is a major priority for NOAA Fisheries. Hear from NOAA Fisheries leadership and ...
From Collapse to Sustainability: West Coast Groundfish Are Back
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the decades-long effort to get West Coast groundfish back on our plates.
Seaweed: The Miracle Macroalgae with Major Economic and Environmental Value
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the versatility of seaweed and the contributions of seaweed farming—or seaweed aquaculture—to working waterfronts and environmental susta...
Combating Labor Abuse in the Seafood Sector
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new initiative brings together public and private partners to address labor abuses in the seafood sector.
Restoring the Klamath River Basin: The Largest Dam Removal Project in the World
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How the restoration of the Klamath watershed, the largest dam removal project in the world, will reopen access to habitat for the threatened and endan...
Atlantic Sharks: 30 Years of Successes and Lessons
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOAA Fisheries has successfully managed Atlantic highly migratory sharks for 30 years. Learn about some of the challenges of assessing shark stocks an...
Protecting Leatherbacks Across the Globe
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How two U.S. agencies collaborate together and with other countries that host the leatherbacks' nesting beaches.
Cooperative Research: Citizens and Government Working Together to Study Fisheries
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how sport fisheries are improving West Coast fisheries.
The Endangered Species Act at 50
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit celebrates 50 years of the Endangered Species Act and discusses why it is such a foundational law.
NOAA Leadership Insights on U.S. Seafood
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The seafood industry is impacted by global forces such as climate change, international trade relations, and growing competition for ocean use—force...
Inbreeding: a Conservation Challenge for Iconic Killer Whales
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New genome sequencing reveals the reason behind Southern Resident killer whales' failure to thrive.
Welcome to Dive In with NOAA Fisheries
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about our podcast, Dive In with NOAA Fisheries, and catch up on past episodes.
A Citizen's Guide to Fishery Management
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how regional fishery management councils shape the management of our nation's fisheries.
50 Years of Protecting Marine Mammals
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the Marine Mammal Protection Act's many advancements and accomplishments in the last 50 years.
Shark Surveys and Lesson Plans: A Multitasking Teacher at Sea
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the Teacher at Sea program and one of our recent teachers, Maronda Hastie, who went above and beyond to bring what she learned to her stud...
Recreational Fishing: Policy and Partnerships
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recreational fishing is a key part of the social and economic fabric of our coastal communities. Explore how policy and partnership are working to ens...
Partnership Profiles: A Queen Conch Hatchery and the Local Fish Initiative
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we spotlight two SK Grant projects and hear a little about the ground level work (or sea level work) happening around the country.
Seafood for Everyone: A Conversation with Janet Coit
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit talks about the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. seafood industry, and getting Americans...
Aquaculture: Policy and Possibilities
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aquaculture—or farmed seafood—is important for nutrition, for local jobs, for climate-ready food systems, and for collaboration between wild captu...
Reducing Bycatch Through Innovation
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we take a look at bycatch reduction efforts through the lens of innovation.
Slowing Down to Save North Atlantic Right Whales
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new proposed rule aims to reduce vessel strikes and add protections to endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: A Transformational Opportunity for Habitats
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historic coastal and climate resilience funding for NOAA, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will improve habitat restoratio...
Exploring Solutions for Sea Turtle Bycatch
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Sea Turtle Week, we talk with Barb Schroeder, National Sea Turtle Coordinator, about bycatch innovations that are helping sea turtles thrive.
Return 'Em Right: Empowering Anglers to Save Fish from Barotrauma
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how a federal program is providing free gear and training to anglers to reduce barotrauma in Gulf of Mexico fisheries.
A Look at the Vast Waters and Rich Diversity of Marine Life in the U.S. Pacific Islands
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to earn how surveys support seafood and fishing central to the Pacific Islands culture and economy, as well as how our scientists study, rec...
Surveying the Southeast: Diverse Ecosystems, Abundant Recreational Fishing, and Sharks
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ocean ecosystems of southeastern United States are many and varied. They encompass parts of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of...
Evolving Science and Surveys in the Birthplace of NOAA Fisheries
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the science collected in the northeast region and learn about the historic origins of Woods Hole, which today is an epicenter of oceanograph...
Adapting to the Future: Two NOAA Scientists Discuss New Global Report on Climate Change
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Sheehan talks with Dr. Kirstin Holsman and Dr. Libby Jewett. They share insights on some of the very real challenges of climate ...
Sustainable Seafood: An Interview with Janet Coit, NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Janet Coit, NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator, on all things sustainable seafood, climate change, and more.
Collecting Data on Diverse West Coast Waters
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how NOAA Fisheries collects data on the West Coast.
Surveying Alaska's Waters
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into how NOAA Fisheries collects data in Alaska.
Checking In On Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Checking in on endangered Southern Resident Killer whales with NOAA Fisheries scientist Dr. Megan Wallen.
Learn About NOAA Fisheries Surveys
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our scientists and partners have conducted surveys for 150 years to gather data on ocean conditions and monitor marine life. Learn about the importanc...