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Linking Biogeochemistry to Harmful Algal Bloom Nutritional Physiology with Gene Expression Analysis: Brown Tide

Aureococcus, Biological Effects of Contaminants and Nutrients, brown tide, ECOHAB, harmful algal bloom, Harmful Algal Bloom Detection and Forecasting, New York, Other Topics, quay.dortch@noaa.gov, Sponsored Research, Stressor Impacts and Mitigation, U.S. States and Territories

The Long Island Brown Tide (LIBT) threatens shellfish and sea grasses in mid-Atlantic estuaries. LIBT-specific gene expression assays are being developed and tested for enzymes ...

Linking Coral Reefs, Coastal Watersheds, and Human Communities in the Pacific Islands: Using a Science to Management Approach

Assessing Human Use, Assessing Vulnerability and Resilience, Coral, coral reef, felix.martinez@noaa.gov, Guam, Marine Spatial Ecology, Pacific Ocean, , Stressor Impacts and Mitigation, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies, watersheds

Our research project combines ecological studies, physical oceanographic research, and social science to reduce human impacts (e.g., runoff, sediment, and non-point source pollution) that threaten ...

Linking Models and Field Experiments to Forecast Algal Bloom Toxicity in Lake Erie

felix.martinez@noaa.gov, Great Lakes, Harmful Algal Bloom Detection and Forecasting, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Stressor Impacts and Mitigation, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

We are investigating the links between environmental variables and harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins in Lake Erie to better understand the process of toxin development ...

Lionfish Control in the National Marine Sanctuaries: A Study of Lionfish Aggregating Devices and Ciguatera Levels

Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, ciguatoxin, Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico), Invasive species, james.morris@noaa.gov, lionfish, Stressor Impacts and Mitigation, Waterbodies

The invasive lionfish is one of the most dominant top predators of reef communities in the temperate and tropical Atlantic Ocean. Lionfish are reducing native ...

Living with Sea Level Rise in the Texas Coastal Bend

Coastal Change, Coastal Change, Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico), Gulf of Mexico, Natural and Nature-based Features, NNBF, Other Topics, Sea Level Rise, sea level rise, Sponsored Research, Texas, trevor.meckley@noaa.gov, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

We are using modeling to identify the best locations along the Texas Coastal Bend where natural and nature-based features (NNBF) can be used to address ...

Lobster Trap Debris in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Distribution, Abundance, Density, and Patterns of Accumulation

Atlantic Ocean, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Florida, lobster trap, marine debris, Marine Spatial Ecology, Stressor Impacts and Mitigation, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

We assessed the abundance and distribution of derelict spiny lobster trap debris in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary using towed-diver surveys. We found that ...

Location and Status of Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations in the Florida Keys

aggregations, Atlantic Ocean, chris.taylor@noaa.gov, cubera snapper, Florida, Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico), Habitat Mapping, Marine Spatial Ecology, mutton snapper, spawning, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

We are identifying and surveying historical and recently reported reef fish spawning aggregations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Spawning aggregations are critical to ...

Managing the Impacts of Multiple Stressors in Lake Huron

Biological Effects of Contaminants and Nutrients, felix.martinez@noaa.gov, Great Lakes, Invasive Species, Michigan, Stressor Impacts and Mitigation, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

Along with several partner agencies and institutions, we funded NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory to improve the health of Saginaw Bay and to restore ...

Mangrove Function as Nursery Habitat for Fish in Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve

bethany.williams@noaa.gov, Climate Impacts on Ecosystems, Coastal Change, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Marine Spatial Ecology, matt.kendall@noaa.gov, Regional Ecosystem Science, U.S. States and Territories, U.S. Virgin Islands

We studied the use of mangrove habitat by juvenile fish in a marine protected area in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our goal was to compare ...

Mapping and Analysis of West Coast Groundfish

California, charles.menza@noaa.gov, Habitat Mapping, Marine Spatial Ecology, Oregon, Pacific Ocean, U.S. States and Territories, Washington, Waterbodies

We are developing groundfish distribution maps to support fisheries management and conservation. The maps are based on a compilation and analysis of fish observations and ...

Mapping and Biological Assessments in Potential Wind Energy Area of Offshore North Carolina

Atlantic Ocean, chris.taylor@noaa.gov, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Habitat Mapping, Marine Spatial Ecology, North Carolina, Offshore Wind, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

We are conducting seafloor mapping and biological assessments in a potential site for wind energy development offshore southeast North Carolina. The maps and data will ...

Mapping and Modeling Mid-Atlantic Seabirds to Support Spatial Planning of Offshore Renewable Energy

Atlantic Ocean, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, john.christensen@noaa.gov, marine birds, Marine Spatial Ecology, Offshore Wind, Waterbodies

Seabirds and other birds that spend time at sea are wide-ranging and highly mobile, and mapping their at-sea distributions presents a significant challenge. We are ...

Mapping Coastal Elevations and Water Depths Using Unmanned Vehicles (Drones)

Many organizations need imagery, and elevation and depth data to effectively manage our nation’s coastlines. However, coastal areas are expensive and challenging to map using ...

Mapping Deep Corals in the U.S. South Atlantic to Conserve Vulnerable Fish Habitat and Ecosystems

coral reef, deep coral, Florida, Georgia, Habitat Mapping, marine protected area, Marine Spatial Ecology, North Carolina, South Carolina, tim.battista@noaa.gov, U.S. States and Territories

Deep-sea corals provide important habitats for many marine species, including commercial fish. We collected available bathymetric information in the U.S. South Atlantic as part of ...

Mapping Fish Habitat to Determine Coral Reef Ecosystem Health in the Caribbean

Caribbean Sea, chris.taylor@noaa.gov, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Habitat Mapping, Marine Spatial Ecology, Puerto Rico, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

We are integrating sonar information on fish with seafloor mapping sonars to produce maps of the coral reef and reef fish habitat use in U.S ...

Mapping Habitat Change in Saipan Lagoon, CNMI

benthic habitat, bryan.costa@noaa.gov, CNMI, Coral, coral reef ecosystems, Habitat Mapping, Marine Spatial Ecology, matt.kendall@noaa.gov, Pacific Ocean, Saipan, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

In 2004, shallow-water benthic habitats were mapped in Saipan Lagoon, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Since then, habitats in the lagoon have likely changed ...

Mapping Intertidal and Subtidal Habitats of Kachemak Bay and Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska

Alaska, dominic.hondolero@noaa.gov, Habitat Mapping, Kachemak Bay, Marine Spatial Ecology, ross.whippo@noaa.gov, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

Nearshore habitats are important sources of food, shelter, and services that support diverse ecosystems. Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay host a variety of these marine ...

Mapping the Benthic Habitat Resources of Kachemak Bay (Alaska) with Multibeam Sonar Data

Alaska, amit.malhotra@noaa.gov, chris.taylor@noaa.gov, don.field@noaa.gov, Habitat Mapping, Kachemak Bay, kris.holderied@noaa.gov, Marine Spatial Ecology, Research, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

There are no subtidal benthic habitat maps of Kachemak Bay, Alaska, to support essential fish habitat and place-based management needs. In response, we are developing ...

Mapping the Long Island Sound Seafloor

Atlantic Ocean, Connecticut, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Habitat Mapping, Marine Spatial Ecology, New York, tim.battista@noaa.gov, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

Long Island Sound is a region vital to our Nation’s economy, security, culture, and ecology. A new collaborative effort by state, federal and academic partners ...

Marine Biogeographic Assessment of the Main Hawaiian Islands

benthic habitat, bryan.costa@noaa.gov, coral, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Hawaii, Marine Spatial Ecology, marine spatial planning, matt.kendall@noaa.gov, Pacific Ocean, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies

We compiled existing spatial data and created maps of the marine environment, benthic habitats, fishes, sea turtles, marine mammals and seabirds off the Main Hawaiian ...

Marine Biogeographic Assessment of Three National Marine Sanctuaries off North Central California

Coral, Ecological and Biogeographic Assessments, Marine Spatial Ecology, Regional Ecosystem Science

We assessed the distribution and abundance of selected marine species and habitats off the north central California coast on behalf of NOAA’s Office of National ...

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