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Topic: Coastal ecosystems

A pelican waits at the glass doors to an office building.

Knocking for help: A pelican’s unlikely rescue

September 15, 2026

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coastal ecosystems

A pelican waits at the glass doors to an office building.

Stream passing under large culvert surrounded by rocks with dirt on top.

Minnesota culvert replacement project will help trout migrate

May 20, 2025

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coastal restoration

coastal ecosystems

Stream passing under large culvert surrounded by rocks with dirt on top.

Kayaks and paddleboards in a shallow water salt marsh

Rhode Island's Winnapaug Pond expands habitat through conservation

December 19, 2024

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coastal restoration

coastal ecosystems

habitat restoration

Kayaks and paddleboards in a shallow water salt marsh

Two images of marshlands, low lying water and tall grasses, side by side.

Rating marsh resilience to help prioritize conservation efforts

September 4, 2024

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coastal ecosystems

National Estuarine Research Reserves

Two images of marshlands, low lying water and tall grasses, side by side.

Photo of a sea bass look for food among the schools of smaller fish in this healthy coral reef. Marine biodiversity data and information is critical for understanding the health and status of ecosystems, which is essential for coastal management, conservation and alternative energy planning

Biden-Harris Administration invests $16.7 million for marine technology innovation through the Inflation Reduction Act

June 27, 2024

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Inflation Reduction Act

technology & innovation

coastal communities

coastal ecosystems

America the Beautiful

Photo of a sea bass look for food among the schools of smaller fish in this healthy coral reef. Marine biodiversity data and information is critical for understanding the health and status of ecosystems, which is essential for coastal management, conservation and alternative energy planning

Spring Chinook salmon.

U.S. Department of Commerce allocates over $20.6M in fishery disaster funding

February 1, 2024

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commercial fishing

recreational fishing

coastal ecosystems

habitat restoration

Spring Chinook salmon.

Photo showing Sunset from the bow of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer on Day 8 of the EXPRESS: West Coast Mapping 2022 expedition illuminates calming seas and a smoother ride. Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, EXPRESS: West Coast Mapping 2022.

U.S. government announces size, limits of extended continental shelf

December 19, 2023

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coastal ecosystems

National Geodetic Survey

Photo showing Sunset from the bow of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer on Day 8 of the EXPRESS: West Coast Mapping 2022 expedition illuminates calming seas and a smoother ride. Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, EXPRESS: West Coast Mapping 2022.

Photo of a flock of oystercatchers on Skidmore Island, part of Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: Pamela Denmon, USFWS.

NOAA and NFWF announce $144 million in grants to support coastal resilience projects

November 29, 2023

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coastal ecosystems

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Photo of a flock of oystercatchers on Skidmore Island, part of Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: Pamela Denmon, USFWS.

Photo of black skimmers, which are one species of focus for research that will develop science-based guidance on environmental stewardship techniques for the Gulf of Mexico.

NOAA awards over $16 million for actionable research in the Gulf of Mexico

October 17, 2023

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coastal ecosystems

Photo of black skimmers, which are one species of focus for research that will develop science-based guidance on environmental stewardship techniques for the Gulf of Mexico.

Bare tree trucks sprout out from a wetland with patches of water. More evergreen trees in the distance.

Acquisition of 2,001 acres protects Wisconsin's sand river headwaters

August 31, 2023

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coastal ecosystems

Bare tree trucks sprout out from a wetland with patches of water. More evergreen trees in the distance.

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