News Archive
News and Highlights
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February 7, 2011
On Sunday, January 29, an adult male Hawaiian monk seal known as KE18 was carefully removed from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands where his aggressive behavior had caused serious injury to young seals and posed a threat to their survival. KE18 was transported to Honolulu on a U.S. Coast Guard C-130. He will temporarily reside at the Waikiki Aquarium while officials continue to evaluate other options. -
December 12, 2011
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. -
October 31, 2011
On Saturday, November 26, a workshop on the science and conservation of dolphins and other toothed whales (the group of cetaceans known as odontocetes) that occur in Hawaiian waters will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, in Tampa, Florida as part of the 19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. -
October 7, 2011
The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa was selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to host the Cooperative Institute (CI) in the Pacific Islands Region as part of a five-year award with funding up to $95 million. The Pacific Islands Region CI, one of 18 NOAA CI's across the country, will be known as the Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR). -
September 15, 2011
A panel of independent experts reviews and evaluates the Center's approaches to research on sea turtle population modeling, population monitoring and by-catch mitigation. -
September 14, 2011
The Symposium on Kona's Marine Ecosystem: Past, Present and Future will be held September 15-16, 2011 9:00am-5:00pm at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. -
August 23, 2011
A team of researchers attempting to lethally remove a problematic male monk seal from the population at Kure Atoll abandoned the effort as the seal remained out of reach. -
August 10, 2011
After careful consideration of alternative solutions, NMFS scientists and resource managers decided to attempt the lethal removal of at least one aggressive male monk seal at Kure Atoll to improve survival of seal pups in the area. -
July 18, 2011
The online Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. -
June 22, 2011
The PIFSC 2010 Year in Review describes the Center’s strategic focus and recent achievements of research scientists and support staff.
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May 9, 2011
Monk Seals in Your Neighborhood is a series of events put on by the NOAA Fisheries Service Pacific Islands Region. The purpose of these events is to educate the public about the endangered Hawaiian monk seal. Keiki and adults will be able to learn about this special animal, native to the Hawaiian Islands, through fun activities, science exhibits and life sized monk seal models. NOAA Fisheries scientists and staff will be on hand to answer questions and explain the science behind management efforts to recover the population. This event will be a great opportunity to find out more about monk seals and what people can do to help recover the population.
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March 28, 2011
Images from an overflight of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands on March 23, 2011 show the aftermath of the Honshu tsunami
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March 18, 2011
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
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March 4, 2011
Symposium on Kona's Marine Ecosystem: Past, Present and Future to be held September 15-16, 2011 9:00am-5:00pm at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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February 15, 2011
Announcing the release of a PIFSC Internal Report with information on the latest MHI "Deep 7" bottomfish catch and forecast.
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November 1, 2010
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
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October 27, 2010
PIFSC scientist Dr. Jeffrey Polovina is recipient of the 2010 Wooster Award in recognition of his significant contributions to marine science in the North Pacific.
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October 22, 2010
The PIFSC 2010 External Review provided an expert critique of the Center's data management practices.
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October 14, 2010
A team from the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center removed over 400 lbs of marine debris from waters of the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.
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August 4, 2010
International Symposium on Circle Hooks in Research, Management and Conservation to be held in Miami, Florida from May 4 to 6, 2011
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July 19, 2010
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
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July 7, 2010
The PIFSC 2009 Annual Report describes the Center's strategic focus and recent achievements of research scientists and support staff.
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June 2, 2010
Travel funding is available for new U.S. academic participants in the October meeting of PICES. Details on the meeting and how to apply for funding are available in this flyer.
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May 14, 2010
A new NEPA document from the Protected Species Division is available for public review and comment at our NEPA Documents page
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April 14, 2010
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
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January 12, 2010
The new PIFSC Student Intern Program is accepting applications from qualified college students for paid, professional work experience and mentoring during summer 2010. Application deadline is March 31, 2010.
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December 18, 2009
National Saltwater Angler Registry to begin accepting online and telephone registrations on January 1, 2010
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November 19, 2009
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
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August 24, 2009
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
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August 14, 2009
2009 External Review provides expert critique of the Center's pelagics research programs.
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April 27, 2009
PIFSC Student Intern Program (PSIP) offers qualified college students professional work experience and formal training opportunities. Application deadline for the Summer 2009 program is May 15.
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April 17, 2009
The PIFSC 2008 Annual Report describes the Center's strategic focus and recent achievements of research scientists and support staff.
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March 18, 2009
The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
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May 12, 2008
NOAA Fisheries and Agency Partners Work Together to Rehabilitate Abandoned Monk Seal Pup.
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March 4, 2008
New research at PIFSC has confirmed that in all major, mid-ocean subtropical gyres, warming of surface waters is occurring and is accompanied by expansion of areas with low biological productivity.
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February 6, 2008
The Coral Reef Ecosystem Division is preparing a final report of the extensive Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program (RAMP) research conducted in American Samoa by PIFSC scientists and their partners during 2002-2006. The final report will be published and disseminated later this year. Meanwhile, a draft version of the report is available for downloading.
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September 21, 2007
NOAA Research Discovers Wintering Humpback Whales in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
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June 12, 2007
Let's Talk Turtles Outreach Event Draws Enthusiastic Crowd on the Island of Hawaii.
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April 6, 2007
Captive Care and Release Project Seeks to Aid Recovery of the Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal.
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April 6, 2007
2007 External review of PIFSC programs highlights recent success of Center research and identifies new challenges and opportunities.
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April 2, 2007
Honolulu Residents and Visitors Celebrate 200 Years of NOAA with a Weekend of Fun and Education in Waikiki.
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February 1, 2007
PIFSC Scientists Provide Real-World Perspective to University Students of Marine Conservation Biology.
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January 31, 2007
NOAA is celebrating 200 years of science, service, and stewardship. A special NOAA 200th Celebration Web Site shows how the NOAA legacy was shaped by the National Marine Fisheries Service and its predecessor agencies. The Web site explores the history of NOAA and recognizes NOAA's top 10 breakthroughs including the ECOPATH model developed by PIFSC scientist Jeffrey Polovina as a tool for ecosystem analysis. It also features several current NOAA programs in marine stewardship including the PIFSC Marine Debris Program in the central Pacific Ocean.
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November 30, 2006
A new PIFSC brochure describes the Center's mission, history, organization, research programs, and more.
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October 24, 2006
A new NOAA Fisheries brochure urges caution in public viewing of wild spinner dolphins.
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October 17, 2006
Rehabilitated Twin Monk Seals Returned to Their Home at Midway Atoll.
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October 11, 2006
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Third Scientific Symposium Proceedings Published
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April 18, 2006
PIFSC Scientists Join Colleagues in Symposium Discussions of Climate Variability and North Pacific Ecosystem Impacts
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March 20, 2006
Center scientists awarded NOAA Bronze Medals for outstanding achievement
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August 10, 2005
The NOAA FISHERIES SERVICE held a successful "Kona Community Day" and "Science Night"
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July 29, 2005
The NOAA Fisheries Service comes to Kailua-Kona for "Kona Community Day" and "Science Night"
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July 11, 2005
Rescued divers returned safely to Honolulu after chartered marine debris cleanup vessel Casitas grounded at Pearl and Hermes Atoll
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July 5, 2005
PIFSC/JIMAR Divers and Crew of the Chartered Marine Debris Cleanup Vessel Casitas Safe after Grounding at Pearl and Hermes Atoll
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Press Releases
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August 5, 2008
Scientists Use Naval Exercises to Learn More About How Marine Mammals React to Sonar
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July 30, 2008
NOAA Offers Reward For Information On Sea Turtle Poaching
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June 27, 2008
NOAA: Seven Stocks Removed from overfishing List, None Added
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June.27, 2008
Commerce Announces 2008 Ocean Fishery Council Appointments
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May 15, 2008
Pacific Islands Region News Release: MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IN FULL SWING: Main Hawaiian Islands Experiences Boom in Number of Newborns
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May 5, 2008
Pacific Islands Region Media Availability: UPDATE ON MONK SEAL PUP ABANDONED ON KAUAI: Pup Brought Into Captive Care Rehabilitation
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May 3, 2008
Pacific Islands Region News Release: UPDATE ON MONK SEAL PUP ABANDONED ON KAUAI: Pup Brought Into Captive Care Rehabilitation
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March 6, 2008
NOAA Press Release: Study shows ocean "deserts" are expanding.
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September 20, 2007
Marine National Monument Press Release: Journal Findings Highlight New Discoveries in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
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June 29, 2006
NOAA Press Release: Commerce Announces 2006 Ocean Fishery Council Appointments
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May 27, 2006
Pacific Islands Region News Release: Rare Set of Monk Seal Twins Brought to Honolulu, Researchers Hope to Give Pair a Good Head Start
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April 27, 2006
NOAA Fisheries Press Release (NOAA06-046): NOAA Fisheries Service Releases Final Report on 2004 Stranding of Melon-headed Whales in Hawaii
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The Center in the News
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June 8, 2005
Northwest islands trip yields preservation data
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June 2, 2005
NOAA's Sea turtle research gains additional recognition
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May 1, 2005
NWHI maritime archaeology, ecosystem connectivity, mapping and coral disease expedition 2005
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Media Contact in the Pacific Islands Region
| Wende Goo, Public Affairs | |
| Email: | Wende.Goo@noaa.gov |
| Phone: | (808) 983-5333 |
| Fax: | (808) 983-2901 |
