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And it took a long time to grow that large: This type of coral grows at about 1 centimeter per year—at that rate, it could be more than 2,050 years old!

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Colossal coral in the Mariana Islands is largest of its kind
Researchers measure 14,500-square-foot coral structure in an underwater volcano
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July 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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The debris we collected included monofilament fishing line, nets, traps/pots, and other lost or discarded fishing equipment. www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/2026/07/trus...

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Trustees Remove over 100,000 Pounds of Marine Debris Across the Gulf | Gulf Spill Restoration
Efforts are underway to reduce marine debris impacts on Gulf coast wildlife and habitats. During the first year of on-the-ground implementation, Trustees collectively removed 70,623 pounds of land-bas...
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July 28, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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From improving critical spawning grounds to coastal protection, these projects also support long-term economic recovery, including jobs. 👏

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Celebrating Habitat Month
Join us in celebrating Habitat Month 2026! Learn how NOAA Fisheries' Office of Habitat Conservation works to restore habitat to support our nation’s fisheries.
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July 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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As we wrap up #HabitatMonth, take another look at how we conserve and restore habitat to sustain our nation’s fisheries and support coastal communities:
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An aerial view of water winding in from the ocean upstream with green hills surrounding it. Wispy clouds cover the view on the right.
July 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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It’s vacation time—will you be spending it in your favorite habitat?

Whether you’re snorkeling in a coral reef, kayaking through a marsh, fishing off a pier, or boating in an estuary, tell us which habitat is your happy place.

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An underwater shot of large green kelp, with purple fish swimming through them. Text reads “What’s your happy place?” Stand-up paddle boarders explore marsh around Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Credit: Hank Carter. A curving river with trees on its banks and large, snowy mountains in the background. A diver swims above a coral reef, taking a picture.
July 30, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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We worked with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and other partners on this project.

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A close-up of a person's hands gently holding a small terrapin outdoors, with other people standing in the grassy background.
July 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Who are our 2026 interns and what are they working on? From restoring oyster reefs and deploying sensors to tracking bay conditions and creating classroom learning materials, it’s going to be a busy summer: fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

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The Chesapeake Bay Gets a Boost from Our Summer Interns
The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office is hosting interns this summer. These four college students are gaining experience while boosting our capability for 12 weeks.
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July 24, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Coral reefs are the most diverse habitats on the planet—hence their nickname, the "rainforests of the sea." They’re found in less than 1 percent of the ocean, but they’re home to nearly one-quarter of all ocean species.

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A half-underwater, half-above shot showing a healthy coral reef underwater with many tiny blue fish swimming around it. Above the water, green mountains and trees are visible. A large school of silvery fish swim above a yellow coral reef A school of iridescent blue fish swirls around a coral reef. Coral covered in multiple shades of pink algae. A diver swims behind the reef.
July 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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As part of this large-scale effort, we restored reefs in 10 Bay tributaries—resulting in roughly 2,400 acres of healthy oyster reefs. That’s more than 1,200 soccer fields!
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Oyster Reef Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay: We're Making Significant Progress
Together with partners in Maryland and Virginia, we're working to restore oyster reef habitat around the Chesapeake Bay. We've hit our goal to restore reefs in 10 tributaries by the end of 2025 and th...
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July 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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That’s why we study, protect, and restore coral reefs, including growing corals and planting them in nurseries, and removing algae and other invasive species from reefs.

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A vibrant, shallow coral reef teeming with bright pink cauliflower corals and yellowish branching corals, with small yellow and blue fish swimming nearby under a glassy, reflective water surface.
July 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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We're joining @noaa.gov in celebrating #HabitatMonth this July! Healthy habitats aren't just important for fish and wildlife, they also increase climate resilience, improve water quality, and provide a host of other benefits for both people and nature.

What do healthy habitats mean to you?
A frog resting in flooded vegetation.
July 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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At low tide, they revisit the traps to identify and count species caught in the traps (before returning all the critters to the creeks). We’ll use this data to help plan restoration here and at future projects.

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Data from Tagged Fish to Help Scientists Enhance Restoration Efforts
Project tracks how nearly 400 fish use restored and natural areas near Poplar Island, Maryland.
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July 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Protecting habitat isn't just about saving wild places.

It's about investing in healthier communities—for people and wildlife alike.

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Celebrating Habitat Month
Join us in celebrating Habitat Month 2026! Learn how NOAA Fisheries' Office of Habitat Conservation works to restore habitat to support our nation’s fisheries.
www.fisheries.noaa.gov
July 12, 2026 at 4:34 AM