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Nutrient Approval Is Victory for U.S. Fish Farmers and Seafood Lovers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an ingredient for fish feed that provides fish farmers with more options and reduces our nation's reliance on feed made of other fish. The ingredient is called taurine (pronounced TAR-een).
February 09, 2017 - Feature Story ,
National
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Innovation In Swordfish Fishery Fetches A Higher Market Price

A new method of fishing for Pacific swordfish off the West Coast is proving its value to both fishermen and protected species.
February 06, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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How Tiny Sea Urchins Are Saving Kāne‘ohe Bay

Video: Hawaiian collector sea urchins are a vital component to cleaning up Kāne‘ohe Bay of invasive algae.
February 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A sea urchin floats in the water, heading for coral.

Tracking Technology: The Science of Finding Whales

Whales can be very hard to find in Earth’s vast seas. NOAA Fisheries’ scientists and partners use a range of technologies and research techniques to locate whales and study their behavior. Some of these techniques are new and exploratory while others are tried and tested, but all are providing important data on protected whale species. Check out some of the ways we’re watching for whales below.
February 01, 2017 - Feature Story ,
National

Celebrate Year of the Monk Seal

Pacific Islands Region reaffirms commitment to Hawaiian monk seal conservation.
January 24, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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Law Enforcement Office closes a successful investigation after numerous Observers filed complaints against an Alaskan-based vessel

A big win for Alaskan observer safety has come in the investigation of the Alaskan-based fishing vessel Aleutian Sable. “This was a large, time-consuming investigation involving many violations, victims, and witnesses,” said Kevin Heck, Assistant Spe
January 23, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Improving International Fisheries Management: Highlights of the 2017 IUU Biennial Report to Congress

This biennial report to Congress highlights U.S. findings and analyses of foreign IUU fishing activities and bycatch of protected species and shark catch on the high seas where nations do not have a regulatory program comparable to the United States.
January 19, 2017 - Feature Story ,
National
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Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Final Rule

Final rule to implement a standardized reporting methodology to assess the amount and type of bycatch occurring in a fishery.
January 18, 2017 - Feature Story ,
National
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Important Fish Habitat Formed By Slow-Growing Corals May Recover More Slowly In A Changing Climate

Corals provide a refuge for fish, but can be injured by disturbances. A new five-year study reveals that one species of Alaskan coral can take 60 years to grow to full size - and may grow even more slowly in a warming ocean.
January 12, 2017 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Ocean Acidification to Hit West Coast Dungeness Crab Fishery, a New Assessment Shows

The acidification of the ocean expected as seawater absorbs increasing amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will reverberate through the West Coast’s marine food web, but not necessarily in the ways you might expect, new research shows.
January 12, 2017 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
The study modeled the potential risks of ocean acidification (under a future decrease in pH) on the West Coast marine food web and fisheries over 50 years, from 2013 to 2063. Most fisheries we explored were negatively affected by a future decrease in pH. State-managed fisheries were the most affected, particularly because of the strong decline in valuable Dungeness crab. Coastal pelagic fish like sardines were only slightly affected. Credit: NOAA Fisheries