Western Atlantic Provides Refuge for Bluefin Tuna

A 30-year study shows that conservation measures in the western Atlantic have created a vital haven, contributing to the recovery of bluefin tuna.

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Piles of green commercial fishing net gear in a parking lot. In the background are commercial fishing vessels at a dock. Commercial fishing net gear at the port of Shinnecock, New York. The Cost Survey team collects cost data related to gear repairs and replacement. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Heather Soulen
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A diver hovers over a pink hued reef while preparing a camera to take images of the benthos. A scientist prepares to photograph a reef at Swains Island during the 2023 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program survey in American Samoa. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #NMSAS-2023-002)
The Salmon River, which is part of the Snake River Basin in Idaho. Credit: Adobe Stock The Salmon River, which is part of the Snake River Basin in Idaho. Credit: Adobe Stock
U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Warren Magnuson (D-WA) having a conversation in their neighboring senate seats, with state flags in the background. U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Warren Magnuson (D-WA), 1973.
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A large blue and white billfish in the water with an orange string-like tag sticking out of its back, hooked and held close to a boat by an angler holding a fishing line. A white marlin tagged with a spaghetti tag, getting ready to be released. Photo courtesy of Chris Jobes.
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Celebrating our Top Taggers for Citizen Science Month

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Along a sandy stretch of beach, a Hawaiian monk seal mom and pup vocalize at one another with their mouths close together. Credit: National Park Service/Glauco Puig-Santana (NOAA Fisheries Permit #22677)

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