The Center News
- Nov.19.2009 / The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
- Aug.24.2009 / The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
- Aug.14.2009 / 2009 External Review provides expert critique of the Center's pelagics research programs.
- Apr.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.
- Apr.17.2009 / The PIFSC 2008 Annual Report describes the Center's strategic focus and recent achievements of research scientists and support staff. (14.4 MB, pdf)
- Mar.18.2009 / The Quarterly Research Bulletin highlights recent research activities and accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
- May.12.2008 / NOAA Fisheries and Agency Partners Work Together to Rehabilitate Abandoned Monk Seal Pup.
- Mar.04.2008 / 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.
- Feb.06.2008 / 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.
- Sep.21.2007 / NOAA Research Discovers Wintering Humpback Whales in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
- Jun.12.2007 / Let's Talk Turtles Outreach Event Draws Enthusiastic Crowd on the Island of Hawaii.
- Apr.06.2007 / Captive Care and Release Project Seeks to Aid Recovery of the Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal.
- Apr.06.2007 / 2007 External review of PIFSC programs highlights recent success of Center research and identifies new challenges and opportunities.
- Apr.02.2007 / Honolulu Residents and Visitors Celebrate 200 Years of NOAA with a Weekend of Fun and Education in Waikiki.
- Feb.1.2007 / PIFSC Scientists Provide Real-World Perspective to University Students of Marine Conservation Biology.
- Jan.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. - Nov.30.2006 / A new PIFSC brochure describes the Center's mission, history, organization, research programs, and more. A copy is available here for printing. (pdf, 1.6MB)
- 24 October, 2006 / A new NOAA Fisheries brochure urges caution in public viewing of wild spinner dolphins. (size: 123KB, pdf)
- 17 October, 2006 / Rehabilitated Twin Monk Seals Returned to Their Home at Midway Atoll.
- 11 October, 2006 / Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Third Scientific Symposium Proceedings Published
- 18 April, 2006 / PIFSC Scientists Join Colleagues in Symposium Discussions of Climate Variability and North Pacific Ecosystem Impacts
- 20 March, 2006 / Center scientists awarded NOAA Bronze Medals for outstanding achievement
- 10 August, 2005 / The NOAA FISHERIES SERVICE held a successful "Kona Community Day" and "Science Night"
- 29 July, 2005 / The NOAA Fisheries Service comes to Kailua-Kona for "Kona Community Day" and "Science Night"
- 11 July, 2005 / Rescued divers returned safely to Honolulu after chartered marine debris cleanup vessel Casitas grounded at Pearl and Hermes Atoll
- 5 July, 2005 / PIFSC/JIMAR Divers and Crew of the Chartered Marine Debris Cleanup Vessel Casitas Safe after Grounding at Pearl and Hermes Atoll
News Archive
Press Releases
- 05 August, 2008 /Scientists Use Naval Exercises to Learn More About How Marine Mammals React to Sonar (size: 36KB, pdf)
- 30 July, 2008 /NOAA Offers Reward For Information On Sea Turtle Poaching (size: 76KB, pdf)
- 27 June, 2008 /NOAA: Seven Stocks Removed from overfishing List, None Added (size: 35KB, pdf)
- 27 June, 2008 / Commerce Announces 2008 Ocean Fishery Council Appointments (size: 36KB, pdf)
- 15 May, 2008 / Pacific Islands Region News Release : MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IN FULL SWING: Main Hawaiian Islands Experiences Boom in Number of Newborns (size: 28KB, pdf)
- 15 May, 2008 / Pacific Islands Region News Release : MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IN FULL SWING: Main Hawaiian Islands Experiences Boom in Number of Newborns (size: 28KB, pdf)
- 15 May, 2008 / Pacific Islands Region News Release : MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IN FULL SWING: Main Hawaiian Islands Experiences Boom in Number of Newborns (size: 45KB, pdf)
- 05 May, 2008 / Pacific Islands Region Media Availability : UPDATE ON MONK SEAL PUP ABANDONED ON KAUAI: Pup Brought Into Captive Care Rehabilitation (size: 25KB, pdf)
- 03 May, 2008 / Pacific Islands Region News Release : UPDATE ON MONK SEAL PUP ABANDONED ON KAUAI: Pup Brought Into Captive Care Rehabilitation (size: 27KB, pdf)
- 05 March, 2008 / Pacific Islands Region Media Availability : UPDATE ON MONK SEAL PUP ABANDONED ON KAUAI: Pup Brought Into Captive Care Rehabilitation (size: 25KB, pdf)
- 06 March, 2008 / NOAA Press Release : Study shows ocean "deserts" are expanding. (size: 33KB, pdf)
- 20 September, 2007 / Marine National Momument Press Release : Journal Findings Highlight New Discoveries in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (size: 591KB, pdf)
- 29 June, 2006 / NOAA Press Release : Commerce Announces 2006 Ocean Fishery Council Appointments (size: 44KB, pdf)
- 27 May, 2006 / Pacific Islands Region News Release : Rare Set of Monk Seal Twins Brought to Honolulu, Researchers Hope to Give Pair a Good Head Start (size: 37KB, pdf)
- 27 April, 2006 / NOAA Fisheries Press Release (NOAA06-046) : NOAA Fisheries Service Releases Final Report on 2004 Stranding of Melon-headed Whales in Hawaii (size: 40KB, pdf)
The Center in the News
- 08 June, 2005 / Northwest islands trip yields preservation data/ Starbulletin
- 02 June, 2005 / NOAA's Sea turtle research gains additional recognition/ NOAA Magazine
- May-June, 2005 / NWHI maritime archaeology, ecosystem connectivity, mapping and coral disease expedition 2005
Media Contact in the Pacific Islands Region
Wende Goo , Public Affairs
Email: Wende.Goo@noaa.gov
(808) 983 - 5333
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