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Watching Wildlife: How to Share the Shore and Sea with Marine Animals

As you enjoy the outdoors, remember to “Share the Shore” with marine mammals, sea turtles, and other wildlife. Learn more about proper marine life viewing guidelines to safeguard animals and people.
September 03, 2026 - Feature Story ,
On Shipwreck Beach on the south coast of Kauai, Hawaii, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk around the seal. On Shipwreck Beach on the south coast of Kauai, Hawaii, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk around the seal. Credit: iStock

Advancing Agency-Level Reforms to Restore American Seafood Competitiveness

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler announces prioritized agency actions in support of the Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.
September 02, 2026 - Leadership Message ,
Many docked fishing boats at a coastal community at sunrise. Docked fishing boats at Yaquina Bay, Newport, Oregon. Credit: iStock

Students Dive into Queen Conch Science with NOAA Scientists

NOAA Fisheries scientists partnered with Texas A&M University students in Puerto Rico to survey queen conch and gain hands-on marine science experience.
August 25, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Snorkelers hold and examine pink, spiral-shaped shells underwater

Navigating the Red Tide Labyrinth: Science to Guide Future Fisheries Management

A new paper summarizes the complex challenges of considering red tide in fisheries stock assessments and fisheries management decisions, and offers a roadmap for the future.
August 24, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Photo of a large number of floating dead fish piled up next to a seawall A red tide event in 2018 led to massive fish kills along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Photo courtesy of Meaghan Emory.

American Tuna Gets a Boost: Increased Bluefin Tuna Quotas Mean More Opportunities for U.S. Fishermen

Quota increases for bluefin tuna, North and South Atlantic swordfish, and North Atlantic albacore will create new fishing opportunities for U.S. fishermen.
August 18, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Two men holding freshly caught bluefin tuna on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean. Willie Goldsmith holds his Atlantic bluefin tuna catch. Credit: Willie Goldsmith

Seeking Public Comments on Where to Look for New Aquaculture Opportunity Areas

Attend one of three public listening sessions or provide a written comment through September 14, 2026 to help inform where NOAA should focus on searching for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas.
July 30, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A flat Gulf of America The Gulf of America. Credit: Commander Jeremy Adams, NOAA Corps.

Deep Diving and Innovation to Restore the Gulf's Mesophotic Corals

Successfully restoring mesophotic corals requires a unique blend of traditional and innovative methods—marrying expert technical diving with cutting-edge tools forged in NOAA Fisheries laboratories.
July 23, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A diver snips a small section of a bright orange coral underwater During this 2026 mission, technical divers successfully propagated 16 mesophotic coral fragments in the field to start new colonies to help restore habitats injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Credit: NOAA/Dave Witting

Gulf Fishery Management: Progress Through Partnership

In the Gulf region, federal and state managers have collaborated for decades to sustain fisheries, innovate data collection, and support coastal communities for the future.
July 22, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A digital collage featuring two vintage, black-and-white photos layered over a modern, slightly blurred color background of a marina with fishing boats. (Overlay) L: Goliath grouper circa 1945. Credit: Wally Ericson. R: Shrimp fishing in Galveston, Texas. Date unknown. Credit: NOAA Library/NOAA Fisheries Archives/Bob Brigham; (Background): Boats in harbor. Credit: Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant