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Engaging with Recreational Anglers Is a Top Priority

It's National Fishing and Boating Week! Check out this leadership message from Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries Chris Oliver and learn how we support recreational fishing opportunities across the country.
June 03, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, women on the stern of a boat in shorts and visor.

Alaska's Valuable Recreational Fishing Industry

Alaskan scientists and managers are ensuring the sustainability of Alaska marine resources for the benefit of recreational, commercial and subsistence users and other members of the public.
June 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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New Plans for Engaging with Recreational Fishermen

NOAA Fisheries has developed region-specific plans for connecting to and collaborating with the recreational fishing community. 
June 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Youth Introduced to Fishing Opportunities, Sustainability at Events Supported by NOAA Fisheries

Events raise awareness of sustainable fishing best practices and hook future generations on saltwater angling.
June 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Cast a Line for National Fishing and Boating Week

Join us for National Fishing and Boating Week as we celebrate one of our nation's most cherished pastimes: saltwater recreational fishing.
June 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Private sport fishing boat just off the Florida coast at sunrise.

New Projects to Engage Recreational Anglers and Restore Habitat

More than $120,000 will support habitat restoration projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alaska.
May 31, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Fisheries Declares Elevated West Coast Gray Whale Strandings an Unusual Mortality Event

NOAA Fisheries is declaring an unusual spike in strandings of gray whales along the West Coast an Unusual Mortality Event, providing additional resources to respond to the strandings and triggering a focused scientific investigation into the cause.
May 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Gray whale stranded on a beach

2019 New England Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Awardees Announced

NOAA Awards $529K to Six New-England B-WET projects.
May 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,

Saildrone Fleet Set To Track Alaska Red King Crab

Fishing industry and researchers team up to track red king crab seasonal movements to provide data vital to keeping the Bristol Bay fishery sustainable in a changing climate.
May 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Woman holding crab near lab pools

Reopening Cape Fear River to Migration Benefits Both Fish and People

NOAA and partners’ work to restore North Carolina’s Cape Fear River will provide cleaner water and healthier habitat for migratory fish, while in turn supporting local communities and businesses.
May 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
2019striper-fest_750x500_NC.jpg The StriperFest fishing competition is one of countless recreational opportunities on the Cape Fear River. Credit: Alan Cradick.