Marine recreational fishing is a cherished American pastime and draws millions of anglers to support our coastal communities. Celebrate our nation's love for fishing and boating during National Fishing and Boating Week.
New research from NOAA Fisheries indicates potential to expand the use of citizen science data in stock assessments and provides recommendations for the integration of this type of data in the future.
We recently teamed up with New England's recreational fishermen and other partners to fill cod and winter flounder data gaps. Having more complete data improves the chances for stocks to recover.
An innovative partnership with the commercial fishing industry successfully reduced bycatch of oceanic fish species injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.