NOAA Fisheries PIRO

Mission Update: Palmyra Atoll & Kingman Reef 🚢🛰️ Our scientists have been busy counting fish & collecting data in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. Next stop: Jarvis Island! Follow along: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/32a78b… @NOAAFisheries, @NOAACoral, @NOAA_OMAO

Follow along with us!🌊 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/32a78b… (3/3)

Over the next 4 months, we will monitor coral reefs and collect larval fish samples. (2/3)

Our @noaafisheries scientists are on a research mission with @NOAACoral in American Samoa and the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/… (1/3)

🔗fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/… @HIMarineAnimal @dlnr @MauiOceanCenter @TMMC

Are you ready for the season? 🦭 It's peak monk seal pupping season in Hawai'i! Here’s what to look out for—from "woolly" black newborn coats to signs of weaning—plus some incredible photos of moms and pups over the years. 📷⬇️ #AlohaFriday #MonkSeal #MomLife 📷:NPS

Tune in tomorrow @ 12 p.m. HST!

Ever wonder what it’s like to “fly” a robot in the Pacific Ocean? 🛫🤖🌊 See how our scientists are advancing cutting-edge tech to listen for whales and dolphins in the deep. fisheries.noaa.gov/science-blog/s… #TechTuesday #STEM

We have something big to share … 🪸

🚨 Fisheries Meetings Alert! 🚨 🗓️Scientific and Statistical Committee Meeting (March 17–19): wpcouncil.org/event/159th-sc… 🗓️Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting (March 24–27): wpcouncil.org/event/206th-co…

The 2025 NOAA Science Report is here! 🔬📨 We’re celebrating some major wins for @NOAAFisheries in the Pacific Islands region: 🔊 Using AI to detect new whale calls 🪸 Faster, better data processing in our coral reef surveys

Only authorized responders should approach. Your report provides vital data needed to understand and protect our ocean neighbors! (3/3)

🛑 Stay a safe, legal distance away. 📞 Call the NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline ASAP: 888-256-9840. 📝 Note the time, location, and animal's condition. (Photos from a safe and legal distance are also helpful.) (2/3)

Spotted an injured or dead marine mammal? Reports from the public are vital for responding to animals and understanding injuries. If you see one: (1/3)

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#DYK U.S. commercial fishing, seafood, and recreational fishing supported 2.1 million full- and part-time jobs, generated $319 billion in sales impacts, and contributed $148 billion to GDP in 2023? Full stats in two recently published reports from @NOAAFisheries⬇️

Boosting aquaculture research and production strengthens the U.S. seafood sector and our local economy. See it in action and meet the next gen of aquafarmers on Voice of the Sea! 🐟 📺 YouTube Wed 2/12 @ 12pm HST seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/aqua-interns/

We kicked off an underwater glider challenge in HI, comparing glider types to advance whale & dolphin surveys w/ next-gen tech. These gliders offer exciting potential for marine mammal monitoring & beyond. See how @NOAAFisheries and partners are putting tech into action.🔽

To enjoy the best local seafood: ✅ Look for "Product of USA" or "Local Catch." ✅ No label? Just ask where it was landed! Get the full story on how to eat well (vegetarian options included!) and support Pacific Islands fishing communities: fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/…