On the Line—A NOAA Fisheries Podcast
On the Line is a NOAA Fisheries podcast about marine fish and wildlife and their ocean habitats, with stories told by the people who study, manage, and protect these valuable resources on behalf of the American public. Each podcast comes with photos and a short Web feature story.
Listen in to find out who's on the line.
Blinded by the Noise—Whales and Dolphins in a Noisy Ocean September 3, 2013
Many marine mammals use hearing to find their way through the world. But parts of the ocean are filling up with man-made noise, and that has the potential to leave them partially blinded. The CETSOUND project might help.
Hooked On Sharks August 4, 2013
Can a special type of hook called a circle hook help vulnerable shark populations to recover? Scientists and fishermen team up to find out.
Seafood Fraud—Detection and Prevention
July 17, 2013
Learn how NOAA's Seafood Inspection Program is working to help ensure that the seafood you buy is what the seller claims it is.
The Case of the Dead DolphinJune 27, 2013
When a NOAA marine biologist performs a necropsy on a dolphin that washed up dead on the beach, she’s not only monitoring the health of marine mammals. She’s monitoring human health as well.
Keeping An Eye On PollockJune 3, 2013
Scientists and fishermen work together to understand how walleye pollock respond to a changing environment.
The Keratin Connection: A Breakthrough in Sea Turtle Research
May 16, 2013
Experts with very different backgrounds join forces to protect endangered sea turtles.
Saving Coho Salmon: It's All About the Timing
May 16, 2013
As NOAA biologists work to re-establish runs of coho salmon in California, they aim to bring back some of the diversity of the wild populations that once thrived there.
To Protect Fin Whales, Scientists Work on Their Listening Skills
May 16, 2013
Scientists map out distinct populations of endangered fin whales based on differences in their song.
