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First International Cooperative Research Gathering with Scotland a Smashing Success

First-ever international cooperative research gathering featured vessel and industry tours and roundtable discussions. Conversations about trust, knowledge sharing, and common goals highlight why cooperative research is a key asset for the future.
July 16, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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

Fire Up the Grill and Celebrate Culinary Arts Month!

July is Culinary Arts Month! From swordfish steaks to shrimp on the barbie, grilling offers at-home chefs versatile options for seafood dishes to celebrate the season.
July 01, 2026 - Feature Story ,
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Rows of star-shaped paper serving cups hold bite-size pieces of grilled teriyaki swordfish with a fork in it, on a bed of stringy green seaweed salad. Grilled teriyaki swordfish over seaweed salad, served at NOAA's 2026 Great American Fish Festival by Viking Village out of New Jersey. Credit: NOAA

The Tide Has Turned: Atlantic Mackerel Shows Signs of Improvement

Findings from a September 2025 management track stock assessment lead to increases in mackerel fishery specifications and possession limits.
June 30, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An overhead, close-up shot shows a fresh catch of Atlantic mackerel resting on a bed of crushed ice in a white container. The fish feature iridescent, silvery-white bellies and metallic blue-green backs marked with distinct, dark wavy vertical stripes. One prominent mackerel lies across the center of the frame, showcasing its streamlined body and iridescent sheen, surrounded by several others packed closely together. Atlantic mackerel. Credit: Northeast Fisheries Science Center

50 Years of Sustainable Fisheries Management

Join us in celebrating 50 years of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the landmark law that set the United States on a course toward sustainably and cooperatively managed marine resources.
June 17, 2026 - Feature Story ,
National
Graphic celebrating 50 years of sustainable fisheries management. The text "CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT" is displayed prominently over an ocean scene. The number "50" is large, with a fish icon in the zero. The ocean scene depicts the water split into a bright yellow/orange sky above the waterline and a blue gradient below

Tagged and Tracked: Mapping the Journeys of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea

How do Pacific cod respond to warming seas, and what does it mean for the future of fisheries? Satellite tagging helps scientists track cod migration in Alaska and understand the implications for stock assessments and sustainable management.
June 15, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A Pacific cod rests on a tote with a satellite tag attached in front of its dorsal fin. A scientist in an orange jacket holds the cod. Pacific cod with satellite tag, ready to release. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Beyond the Can: Why We’re Filling Coolers with SPAM for Science

The Sampling Program for Atlantic Mackerel seeks to bridge the data gap by partnering with recreational and commercial fishermen.
June 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Young girl in life vest fishing on a clear day from the stern.

Reconnecting Rivers Boosts Oregon Coast Coho Recovery

With NOAA funding, Trout Unlimited is opening up streams for migratory fish across coastal watersheds. Part of the greater Salmon SuperHwy restoration effort, this work is helping threatened Oregon Coast coho rebound and supporting local communities.
June 04, 2026 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A creek flows through the sand and into the Pacific Ocean, passing a small island covered in trees. Neskowin Creek, a salmon stream in Tillamook County, Oregon, flows out to the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Adobe Stock

A Year in the Life of Larry the Whale Shark

One year ago today, researchers deployed a satellite tag on a whale shark off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida. They never could have anticipated the epic journey that would ensue.
May 28, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A large, spotted shark swims near the surface of the water by a person with long fins Physician Dr. Larry Spetka swims with his namesake, Larry the whale shark, in the Gulf in May 2025. Credit: BWRI/Jamison Smith

NOAA Fisheries Announces $2.3 Million to Study Atlantic Mackerel with the Northeast Fishing Industry

NOAA Fisheries is partnering with the Northeast fishing industry to collect management-relevant data on mackerel population dynamics using advanced technology.
May 28, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Atlantic Mackerel, stripped blue and black narrow fish

Meet The Great Marsh Shellfish Company, Oyster Growers in Massachusetts

NOAA’s Tide to Table series profiles members of the aquaculture community who provide valuable jobs and access to fresh, sustainably sourced American seafood.
May 27, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A man in a grey hoodie, tan beanie, and orange waders motors a small boat. Brenden Doyle, the founder and owner of The Great Marsh Shellfish Company, grows oysters in the largest contiguous salt marsh in New England. Credit: The Great Marsh Shellfish Company