Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary hosts public meetings, seeks comment on sanctuary marine zones and regulations

NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking public comment to guide a review of the sanctuary’s marine zones and regulations that will shape Florida Keys marine conservation for the next 20 years....

Public invited to virtually join NOAA exploration of the Gulf, live from the seafloor

From today through April 28, the public can watch live undersea video and listen in as ocean explorers at sea and ashore comment in real-time as they observe marine species, visit gas seeps and map poorly known areas of the northern Gulf of Mexico....

NOAA proposes removing eastern Steller sea lions from endangered species list

NOAA is proposing to remove the eastern Steller sea lion, currently deemed "threatened," from the list of endangered wildlife, after a status review by its biologists found the species is recovering sufficiently....

Local students deploy global ocean drifter off of Massachusetts

Getting an early jump on Earth Day, students from several Boston-area schools helped ready and deploy a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ocean drifter today, contributing to a global array that yields vital environmental data....

Input sought on Monitor National Marine Sanctuary draft management plan

NOAA today released a comprehensive draft management plan and environmental assessment for the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary for public review and comment. The plan will serve as a roadmap for addressing issues facing the sanctuary over the next five years....