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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 ,
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Leading the Fight Against IUU Fishing

June 5 marks International Day for the Fight Against IUU Fishing.
June 04, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
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President Signs New Executive Order Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth

The President signed a new Executive Order promoting American seafood competitiveness and economic growth to propel the United States forward. It calls for the expansion of sustainable U.S. seafood production.
May 07, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
A variety of fresh seafood on a bed of ice, including multiple kinds of finfish and shellfish.

Commerce Secretary Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding

Interstate marine fisheries commissions, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands will disburse funds to address coronavirus-related losses.
May 07, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Large Fishing Boat Westport Grays Harbor Washington State

Wind Team Fishery Biologist Embraces Opportunities for Innovation, Collaboration

Curiosity and being by the ocean — her happy place — have guided Elizabeth (Lisa) Methratta in her career as a marine ecologist. These days her focus is on offshore wind development and interactions with fish and fisheries.
April 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Recreational Fishing Photo Contest Highlights Your Favorite Catch

Anglers across the country can submit photos highlighting their love for saltwater recreational fishing and win the trip of a lifetime.
April 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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New State of the Ecosystem Reports Document “Big Picture” Around Fishing

The Northeast U.S. Shelf is one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. According to new reports, climate change, coastal and ocean processes, and human uses affect ecosystem productivity but also fishing communities and regional economies.
April 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Stongington Harbor, Maine, fishing and pleasure vessels in foreground, Stonington buildings in background.

NOAA Fisheries Part of International Team to Study Salmon in Gulf of Alaska Under Continuing Warm Conditions

This is the second year of a multi-national winter survey in the Gulf of Alaska to gather critical information on salmon ocean survival.
March 12, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Sockeye salmon juveniles on a table. Cards with numbers are on top of the fish.

West Coast Dungeness Crab Stable or Increasing Even With Intensive Harvest, Research Shows

Central California crab numbers rise to an average of five times that of past decades.
March 04, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Sand Lance Growth Patterns Begin to Emerge in First Salish Sea Study

Understanding how the environment influences Pacific sand lance growth is crucial for managing this keystone forage fish in a changing climate.
February 27, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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