Severe US drought undermined Gulf fisheries, raising food security concerns
Research found that drought-driven reductions in Mississippi River flow limited nutrient delivery to coastal waters.
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Abalobi shows how technology can power sustainable fishing
Small-scall fishers can use the company’s mobile app to document their catch and connect with buyers.
Ocean damage nearly doubles the cost of climate change
Ignoring the blue economy has left a blind spot in climate finance, according to a study from Scripps Oceanography.
The Big Bend Conservation Economy: Why protecting Florida’s last wild coast is a smart investment
Protecting natural features supports property values, fisheries and water supplies.
How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystems
The study suggests that ocean warming may not lead to the decline in nutrients and fisheries predicted by earlier models.
Cutting NOAA will hurt hurricane preparedness in Florida
Proposed cuts would harm critical services from algal bloom prediction modeling to protecting environmentally sensitive areas.
Ex-Miami NOAA scientist warns of seafood, storm risks from federal cuts
The proposed 2026 budget for NOAA includes cuts targeting research and climate-related programs.
Seagrass gardening: Big results come from tiny seeds
Replanting seagrass meadows help fish, protect coastlines and absorb climate-heating carbon dioxide.
Florida needs NOAA: Mass firings hurt state’s fisheries, hurricane response and more
NOAA supports industries that contribute trillions of dollars to the economy and protects a healthy ocean for all to enjoy.
Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida to Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
NOAA leads most of the government’s work on ocean and coastal health, as well as research into climate risks.