Refine Results
Region
News Category
Topic
Species Category

News & Announcements

News

376 items match your filter criteria.

Meet Eric Weissberger, Oyster Restoration Coordinator for Deepwater Horizon

Eric Weissberger brings years of expertise as a shellfish biologist to his role as oyster restoration coordinator. He helps the five Gulf states and NOAA work together to rebuild oyster reefs after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
November 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
a man in a red boat rows in a small harbor. Eric Weissberger is the Oyster Restoration Coordinator for the Deepwater Horizon restoration program.

NOAA Announces 5-Year Strategic Plan for Aquaculture

The NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan will guide our efforts to enhance the growth of sustainable U.S. aquaculture.
October 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2022) report cover. A montage of aquaculture photos: Kampachi swimming, Ulva on oyster bags, Alakoko Fishpond (Hawai’i), net pen aquaculture, oyster farmers at work, raw oysters, mussel longlines, a hand holding bay scallops, and hard shell clams. The NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2023–2028) includes goals and objectives to sustainably develop the aquaculture industry in the United States. Credit: NOAA Aquaculture Program

Seafood for Everyone: A Conversation with Janet Coit

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit talks about the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. seafood industry, and getting Americans to eat more local seafood.
October 26, 2022 - Podcast ,
National
Shucked oysters on a plate Raw oysters on plate. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Statement on Alaska Crab Stock Declines

Dr. Robert Foy, Science and Research Director, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries
October 21, 2022 - News ,
Alaska

Alaska Mariculture Cluster Wins Regional Challenge Grant for Aquaculture

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration issues awards for impactful economic development initiatives.
October 19, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
National
Two aquaculture workers pull a line of kelp out of the water and into their boat, on Seagrove Kelp Co's farm site. Buoy markers are present on the water's surface. Alaska mariculture in practice - seaweed farming in Doyle Bay, Alaska with Seagrove Kelp Co. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Snow Crab and Red King Crab Declines in 2022

Science behind snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab stock declines in Alaska in 2022.
October 17, 2022 - News ,
Alaska
Red king crab Red king crab. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Ocean Lovers

Wow your neighbors with our eerie-sistibly fa-boo-lous ocean-inspired jack-o’-lantern stencils.
October 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Images of carved pumpkins.

BlueTrace Wins NOAA Small Business Innovation Research Grant

BlueTrace pioneers digital shellfish tagging and tracking.
October 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
A shellfish grower holding a BlueTrace printer and oyster label in one hand, and a smartphone in the other hand. Shellfish grower with BlueTrace mobile printer and custom tag. Credit: BlueTrace

New Program Manager to Lead Larval Fish and Ecosystem Studies Team in Alaska

This critical position will help NOAA Fisheries gather ecosystem science to advance ecosystem-based fisheries management.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
headshot of Julie Keister

Chefs and Farmers Partner with NOAA to Tell the Story of Seafood

Chefs are opening new channels of communication to increase our understanding of fresh seafood and cultivate food security.
October 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Neatly plated tuna crudo, halibut ceviche tacos, and eastern oysters, served at Row 34 restaurant. Dinner at Row 34: Tuna crudo with black garlic aioli, ginger, and crispy shallots (left), Halibut ceviche tacos with mango, cucumber lime, and avocado mousse (right), and locally farmed Eastern oysters. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brianna Shaughnessy