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Return ‘Em Right: Meet the People Helping Anglers Save Fish One Release at a Time

Return ‘Em Right is working to improve the survival of reef fish in the Gulf of America. A new video series highlights the many individuals dedicated to ensuring the enjoyment of anglers for decades to come.
June 30, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Three anglers on a boat on the ocean look at a red snapper and point to its scales, identifying signs of barotrauma. Anglers identify signs of barotrauma on a red snapper. (Credit: Return ‘Em Right)

The Future of Red Snapper Data: Using Active Acoustic Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence to Collect Data

NOAA Fisheries is using advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to collect and analyze red snapper and reef fish data. These technologies can identify species, abundance, and the health of observed fish stocks, leading to more reliable data.
April 15, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Testing the active acoustic sampling system on a NOAA Fisheries research vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Testing the active acoustic sampling system on a NOAA Fisheries research vessel.

2024 National Recreational Fishing Highlights

NOAA Fisheries' accomplishments and highlights in recreational fisheries and fishing.
January 17, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A bearded black man holds up a large, orange yelloweye rockfish using both hands and smiles for the camera. Three individuals stand behind him on a boat among fishing rods, buckets, caught fish, and other supplies.

How the 2024 Hurricane Season Impacted Recreational Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season had a profound impact on recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, presenting new challenges to coastal communities. Learn how business owners, marine ecosystems, and recreational fishing seasons were affected.
December 13, 2024 - Feature Story ,
On Oct. 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, NOAA’s GOES East satellite captured this imagery of Hurricane Milton approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida. At its most powerful, Milton’s maximum sustained winds reached 180 mph making the storm an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane. On Oct. 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, NOAA’s GOES East satellite captured this imagery of Hurricane Milton approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida. At its most powerful, Milton’s maximum sustained winds reached 180 mph making the storm an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane.

Crack Down on Illegal Charter Operations to Keep Reef Fish Safe: More than $130,000 in Fines Assessed in Illegal Fishing Penalties

NOAA Enforcement wraps up the 2024 federal charter season by targeting illegal for-hire operators across the Gulf.
September 19, 2024 - Feature Story ,
NOAA Officers on a charter patrol off the west coast of Florida. NOAA Officers on a charter patrol off the west coast of Florida. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Exploring Innovative Strategies to Reduce Red Snapper Discards

NOAA Fisheries is recommending nearly $900,000 in funding for projects that will reduce discards and increase fishing opportunities.
June 03, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Image of a red snapper Credit: Florida Sea Grant

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2023 Status of Stocks

This report provides a "snapshot in time" of the status of our nation's fisheries at the end of 2023.
May 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Young fish swimming. Juvenile coho salmon. Credit: iStock

Climate Change Efforts Forge Ahead Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act

NOAA Fisheries prioritized Inflation Reduction Act funding to support America’s marine resources, coastal communities, and economies in preparing for climate change in 2023–2024.
February 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Rec anglers holding red snapper State, regional, and federal scientists are working closely to establish a coordinated, consistent approach in the use of state fisheries statistics, and improve the state and federal surveys in the region. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Inflation Reduction Act: A Historic Investment in America’s Climate Resilience

NOAA Fisheries will receive an unprecedented investment in strengthening the agency’s core mission to provide science-based management and conservation of the nation’s marine resources as we confront climate change.
June 08, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Red light house sits on island in Great Lakes

Gear Up for the Summer Snapper Season with Return ‘Em Right

Gulf of Mexico offshore anglers: prep for summer reef fish seasons with gear, training, and giveaways to help fish survive.
May 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
a red snapper is held partially underwater off the side of a boat with a SeaQualizer descending device in its mouth