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Join NOAA Fisheries and Our Partners to Celebrate Aquaculture Week

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit provides her perspective on advancing sustainable aquaculture in the U.S.
September 27, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
National
Oysters A researcher travels to deploy underwater video cameras to assess the ecological role and potential habitat benefits of a shellfish farm in Washington State.

NOAA-Supported Aquaculture Projects Seek to Build Hawaiʻi Seafood Sustainability

Aquaculture projects with Hawaiian sea cucumbers and goatfish could benefit ancient fishponds and commercial aquaculture operators. 
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
One white goatgish and three red kumu fish swimming. White saddle goatfish / kumu (Parupeneus porphyreus) at Kure Atoll in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Credit: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries/James Watt

$99.6 Million Approved to Continue Restoring Gulf-wide Resources Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Eleven projects aimed at restoring sea turtles, marine mammals, oysters, and birds are approved to move forward in all five Gulf states, and in Mexico.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Sea turtle hatchling on the sand in the Gulf of Mexico. The Region-wide plan includes $18.6 million dedicated to four projects to restore sea turtles; one is focused on nesting sites. Credit: Shutterstock

Celebrate Aquaculture Week 2021

Join us for Aquaculture Week 2021. Marine aquaculture is vital for supporting our nation’s seafood production, year-round jobs, rebuilding protected species and habitats, and enhancing coastal resilience.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Man holding mussels in hand Fishmonger holds fresh aquacultured mussels at Ivy City Fish Market in DC. Credit NOAA Fisheries.

Eyes Underwater: Complementary Tools Can Determine How Fish Use Oyster Aquaculture Gear

Scientists document the underwater world of shellfish farms using video and environmental DNA.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A group of small fish are visible through somewhat turbid water above the top of a metal oyster cage.

Recreational Fishing: A Favorite American Pastime

National Hunting and Fishing Day is September 25. Learn how you can participate in recreational fishing in your state or region.
September 24, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Diver in water with amberjack. Recreational fisherman with amberjack. Credit: Thomas Talbot.

Success of the 2021 Mission to Clean up Marine Debris

‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia: No task is too big when done together by all.
September 23, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Coxswain William Reich and divers Rebecca Weible and Alika Garcia survey and find a large derelict fishing net at Kamokukamohoaliʻi (Maro Reef). NOAA Coxswain William Reich and divers Rebecca Weible and Alika Garcia survey and find a large derelict fishing net at Kamokukamohoaliʻi (Maro Reef). Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/James Morioka.

What Fish Fat Can Tell About the Value of Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Habitat

New research is advancing our understanding of how habitat influences productivity of commercially important rockfish in Alaska.
September 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of two researchers in waterproof coats and gloves using handheld instruments on a fish sample. NOAA Fisheries scientists assess body condition of rockfish using two different fish condition analyzers during an Alaska Fisheries Science Center bottom trawl survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Ask MRIP: Answering Your Questions About Estimating Recreational Catch

NOAA Fisheries' Marine Recreational Information Program responds to questions about producing estimates, measuring statistical precision, and more.
September 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
An angler wade fishes. The recreational fishing community is our primary source of recreational fishing data. Credit: Amanda Nalley/FL FWC

New Report Provides Recommendations on NOAA Fisheries Budget Process, Aligning Funding to Mission Priorities, Engagement

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit provides her perspective on the recently-released National Academy of Public Administration’s report.
September 20, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
National
hawaii-corals-750x500-credit Christine Shepard.png A school of lined butterflyfish swim above a shallow coral reef at Kona, Hawaii. Credit: Christine Shepard.