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National Fish Habitat Partnership Recognized by Congress

With the signing of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, Congress recognized the National Fish Habitat Partnership.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Brook Trout Brook trout.

Black Sea Bass Sensitive to Ocean Noise in Wind Energy Development Areas

Scientists gave black sea bass a hearing test. It was a first step in understanding how ocean noise pollution might affect this fish’s natural behavior.
October 26, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
black sea bass swim in very large research aquarium Wild black sea bass in a 32,000-gallon research aquarium at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center's James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

Seafood Stories: Celebrate Seafood Month in the Pacific Islands Region

Educators, community partners, and NOAA Fisheries come together for an interactive webinar series during Seafood Month 2020. Join the conversation about sustainable seafood and share your seafood stories throughout the month in a crowdsourced StoryMap.
October 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Cut ahi (tuna) into cubes in a bowl. Fresh 'ahi poke.

NOAA’s Favorite Catch Photo Contest Winner: Krie Brasseale

Krie Brasseale lands first place and the trip of a lifetime highlighting the thrill of saltwater recreational fishing.
September 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
Boy fishing, holding tarpon The smile of 12 year-old Krieger holding his dream fish—“The Silver King”—during a fishing trip in St. Petersburg, Florida. Winning photo in the 2020 #NOAAsFavoriteCatch Photo Contest. Credit: Krie Brasseale

Russell Dunn Named NOAA’s 2020 Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Legend Award Recipient

Russ Dunn has been chosen as the recipient of the NOAA 2020 Legend Award.
September 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
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NOAA and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Partner to Restore Recreational Fish

NOAA’s awarding $870,592 to support a project working with recreational anglers aimed at restoring reef fish species impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
August 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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No Free Meals for Hawaiian Monk Seals

Spearfishers can protect their catch and endangered Hawaiian monk seals by never feeding a seal.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A Hawaiian monk seal dives beneath the ocean surface among various coral.

Age and Growth Homework: Determining How Old Fish Are

Our scientists use technology and ingenuity to get their work done from home.
July 02, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Scientist in front of equipment

Progress on Efforts to Engage Recreational Anglers and Restore Habitat

Check in on the progress of habitat restoration projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alaska.
June 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Southeast
National
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Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Regional Snapshots

NOAA Fisheries releases quick-reference fact sheets about recreational fishing across the country.
June 08, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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