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Sea Turtle Week 2026: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

A message from Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week, June 15–19, 2026.
June 14, 2026 - Leadership Message ,
National
Hawksbill sea turtle swimming underwater. Hawksbill sea turtle swimming underwater. Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Swim into Sea Turtle Week

Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide but face many threats. NOAA works to conserve and recover six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered.
June 14, 2026 - Feature Story ,
National
Illustrated swimming sea turtles on banner for Sea Turtle Week

7 Ways El Niño and Large Marine Heatwave Could Affect West Coast Marine Species

Dual influences may shift fisheries, could signal hard times for salmon.
June 12, 2026 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two commercial fishing boats using bright overhead lights while operating at night. Vessels from the West Coast squid fleet followed market squid north into Oregon as ocean waters warmed, leading Oregon to adopt its first regulations for squid fishing in the state. Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Cold Snaps and Stunned Sea Turtles

Learn how NOAA cares for cold-stunned sea turtles.
June 12, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Sea turtle in green water.

New Scientific Study Tracks the Trends in 100 Years of Shark Depredation in Recreational Fisheries

Scientists studied Atlantic recreational fishery data to better understand this complex human-wildlife conflict.
June 11, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
A sandbar shark depredating a little tunny from a fishing line in Jupiter, Florida. A sandbar shark depredating a little tunny from a fishing line in Jupiter, Florida. Credit: Tobey Curtis/NOAA Fisheries

Free Course on Boating Safely Around Whales Expands to West Coast and Hawaiʻi

We have expanded a free boater safety course for New England and the Mid-Atlantic to include the West Coast and Hawaiʻi. See a Spout? Watch Out!’s course offers tips on safely navigating waters shared with protected marine species like whales.
June 10, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
West Coast
Logo for See a Spout? Watch Out! featuring an orange ship wheel surrounding a blue circle with a white whale fluke and spout emerging from blue water

Fishing Fun, Tradition, and Competition!

Shedding light on a few of the most unique fishing tournaments and champions in Hawai‘i.
June 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
The winning team of three at a fishing tournament triumphantly hold up their prizes, including coolers, in front of a tent. Three tournament winners showcase their prizes at Mālama Maunalua’s "Eat the Invaders" event on O'ahu. The tournament supports sustainable fishing and eating by targeting invasive species like taʻape, toʻau, and roi. Courtesy of Henry Ta

Updates from Partners on Engaging the Recreational Fishing Community to Restore Habitat through the National Fish Habitat Partnership

Advancing progress of habitat restoration and angler engagement projects with partners in Maryland, Alaska, and Hawai’i.
June 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
National
Underwater view of an oyster reef Restored oyster reef in Maryland’s Little Choptank River. Credit: Oyster Recovery Partnership

Empowering Anglers: A New Era for Recreational Fishing Management

A cloud-based Decision Support Tool is transforming the recreational fishing regulations process by putting cutting-edge science and decision-making power directly into the hands of recreational fishing advisors and managers.
June 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An angler proudly displays a beautiful black sea bass on a boat out on the water. An angler proudly displays a beautiful black sea bass. Credit: Vessel-Bay Dream; Photographer Paula Steinback

New Requirements for Halibut Charter Fishing in Alaska

Anglers charter fishing for halibut in Alaska will need a stamp if they plan to retain the fish they catch.
June 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Anglers fish on a charter vessel in Alaska Anglers fish on a charter vessel in Alaska. Credit: Richard Yamada