AAM to Build Research Vessel for NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
;for up to 16 passengers and 2 crew."The twin-engine speed and fuel-efficiency of this vessel will be fundamental to meet NOAA’s research goals and allow them to access and study this critical shoreline and marine area in the Southeastern US. The knowledge gained from science missions on this vessel will directly support the management and conservation of the marine sanctuary’s resources," AAM said.GRNMS is one of the largest near-shore "live-bottom" reefs of the southeastern United
Dolphin & Whale 911 App Released
The Dolphin & Whale 911 app released by NOAA Fisheries is intended to enhance accurate and timely reporting of stranded marine mammals in the Southeastern U.S. NOAA Fisheries is faced with numerous challenges to enhance the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals. One of the main challenges is the lack of public awareness about how to report stranded marine mammals. When the public is unaware of how to contact their local Stranding Network, response can be delayed, compromising the animal’s chance of survival and/or limiting the amount of valuable data collected