The reasons for the apparent increase remain an open question.

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Several people posing for a group photo in front of a series of docked commercial fishing vessels. Sixteen members of the Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation, members of the commercial fishing industry, and scientists visited Point Judith, Rhode Island, as part of a cooperative research gathering. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Heather Soulen
A banner image that says "Culinary Arts Month" overlaid on a picture of various types of fish and shellfish. The text is capped by a chef's hat and a fork and spatula knife are criss-crossed above the text Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Shutterstock
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Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month

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Slightly overhead photo of two white abalone with pink and red buildup on their shells. The abalone are on top of a rock sitting on sandy floor. White abalone. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
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2025 Species Recovery Grant Awardees Announced

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Close-up photo of a large gray-colored Chinook salmon is held in a fisherman's hands, mouth wide open A recreational fisherman holds a Chinook salmon in the Canadian Yukon. Credit: Adobe Stock
Five fishing boats on the water in silhouette at sunset. Fishing boats on the water at sunset. Credit: Adobe Stock.

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