A once sinking mass of sediment in Bayou De Cade, Louisiana is now a brackish marsh, thanks to the hard work of NOAA Habitat, and our partners!

They restored 473 acres of marsh habitat, combating land loss, and supporting local fisheries: bit.ly/3UXNOm0
#WetlandsMonth

We're seeking public comment on a proposed rule to issue protective regulations under the Endangered Species Act for the conservation of the threatened oceanic whitetip shark.

Read about the proposed rule and the species: bit.ly/3K25tCM

Our Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $4,000 for information regarding a dead juvenile gray seal found in Delaware with animal bite injuries, as well as injuries consistent with being shot with a firearm: bit.ly/4bc6KTJ

In a recent study, scientists from NOAA Fish Southeast identified the most optimal habitat conditions to support Rice's whales. This information will help further research and understanding of the habitat and needs of the endangered species: bit.ly/44xAlVj

Did you know? NOAA Fisheries & partners are updating how we collect data on Gulf of Mexico shrimping effort. Learn how this will greatly increase the quality and efficiency of data collected: bit.ly/3RHIYYG

#NationalShrimpDay 🦐

In our latest podcast, experts discuss the use of passive acoustics to monitor marine mammals around offshore wind turbines.

They also address some of the misinformation about offshore wind development and its potential impact on whales.

Tune in: apple.co/3WyAw0s

Even though amphibians don't live in the ocean, a few fish are named for these creatures - like frogfish! 🐸 These weird critters are masters of disguise & have leg-like pectoral fins that allow them to “walk” along the ocean floor looking for prey. #AmphibianWeek

Read about ice seal research in a new blog by Kyle Kolda, scientist from University of Alaska Anchorage. #IceSeals #Seals #MarineMammals
Check out the blog here:
fisheries.noaa.gov/science-blog/i…
Ribbon seal photo taken while working under authority of NMFS Research Permit number 23858.

May is #AmericanWetlandsMonth ! Our
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service colleagues just published their comprehensive 2009–19 wetlands inventory. Salt marshes experienced the highest proportional loss of all wetland categories. Conservation efforts are vital to stemming losses of these important habitats.

It's #AmphibianWeek !

Here at NOAA Fisheries, we may focus on reptiles like sea turtles, but we protect many rich habitats, like estuaries, that amphibians call home.

Join us in celebrating and learning about amphibians with our partners, like U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this week! 🐸

What's for dinner? 🍽️

Summer is on its way, and it's time for light, refreshing dinners to shine once again! Spend less time cooking and more time outside by making this quick and simple baked tuna recipe from NC Sea Grant: bit.ly/4dpXhKl

Fresh seafood is a summer must!

We're celebrating the career and retirement of Dr. Charles 'Stormy' Mayo from CoastalStudies. For more than four decades, he conserved and studied marine species, especially North Atlantic right whales. We thank Dr. Mayo for his contributions to marine science: bit.ly/4dykUjV

We've recommended roughly $5.5 million in new and continuing funding for state and tribal projects through the Species Recovery Grants Program. This year, five projects will be focused on four ‘Species in the Spotlight’ facing a high risk of extinction: bit.ly/3USG7he