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John “Jack” Casey: Internationally Recognized Shark Researcher, Mentor, and Narragansett Lab Co-Founder

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people who helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Meet Jack Casey, a pioneer in shark research.
August 23, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A scientist on the deck of a research ship at sea on a sunny day. He is holding a long pole with a sharp point at the end, used to insert tags into a shark’s fin.

NOAA’s Favorite Catch Photo Contest 2021: Share Your Best Shot!

Send us your best saltwater recreational fishing photo to enter for a chance to win a weekend fishing trip in the Florida Keys!
August 16, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Man flyfishing for lingcod off of Humboldt Bay Jetty, California Fly fishing for lingcod off of Humboldt Bay Jetty California. Credit: Nicholas Easterbrook/NOAA Fisheries

Multi-Year Effort To Observe Seafloor Habitats And Learn More About Deep-sea Corals And Sponges In Alaska

The four-year Alaska Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Initiative is part of an effort to improve our understanding of deep-sea coral communities and aid resource managers in developing and evaluating management options for these valuable habitats.
August 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Underwater photo of orange and white striped rockfish and sea urchins congregating around a large red tree coral on the seafloor. Rockfish and sea urchins congregate around a large red tree coral (Primnoa pacifica) in the Gulf of Alaska. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Fisheries To Phase Out Salmon Production At Little Port Walter Research Station

While steps will be taken in the next few weeks to begin winding down operations, fish returns are expected for several years after production ends.
June 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Photo of the Little Port Walter Marine Research Station, with a rainbow and mountains in the background, viewed from the water.

Engaging Anglers to Improve Catch and Release Practices and Restore Reef Fish in the Gulf

NOAA, the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, and university and private sector partners are working with the recreational fishing community to better understand catch and release tools and support fish restoration projects.
June 11, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A fish under the surface next to a boat, with a fish descender device connected to its mouth to help guide it down. Fish released with descending devices can swim back down to their habitats and avoid injury or predation. Credit: Adrian Gray

Fishing Memories: Meet Mike Pentony, Regional Administrator, Greater Atlantic Region

In honor of National Fishing and Boating Week, Mike Pentony, Regional Administrator for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, shares his fondness for recreational fishing.
June 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A young boy gives a fishing rod to an older man across a table. Mike Pentony as a child. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Mike Pentony

National Fishing and Boating Week 2021

Saltwater recreational fishing is one of our nation's treasured pastimes.
June 07, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Man and child fishing off boat Man and child fishing on boat. Credit: J. Watson/NOAA Fisheries