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Saving Fish for Tomorrow: Tagging Provides a New Lens on Charter Fishing

A charter fishing couple shares their experience tagging tunas and billfish, along with their hope for the future of the fishery.
January 31, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A woman in a hat and glasses on the deck of a boat holds a tuna with a red, string-like object attached near its top fin Lakelynn Devine prepares to release a yellowfin tuna with a conventional spaghetti tag (the red item sticking out near its dorsal fin) attached. Photo courtesy of Lakelynn and Blake Devine.

Fun Facts About Atlantic Tunas

How much do you know about Atlantic tunas? Some of these facts might be surprising!
November 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Bluefin tuna swimming in water.

Gulf of Mexico Fishermen Reflect on Efforts to Restore Oceanic Fish

As the The Oceanic Fish Restoration Project wraps up after 5 years, the Gulf is starting to see juvenile populations of oceanic fish return. The collaborative partnership aimed to reduce bycatch and lessen fishing pressure of pelagic species.
May 12, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
a oelagic longline fisherman throws a line over the gunnel of a boat

Recreational Fishery Data Reveals Climate-Driven Shifts for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Catch

A new study identifies shifting distributions of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch, including tunas, billfish, and sharks, off the northeastern United States, providing understanding about climate change impacts to the recreational fishery.
April 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Man in blue shirt on stern of boat holding large fish.

Filling the Gap: Tagging Highly Migratory Species in Curaçao

Conducting research to learn more about yellowfin tuna habitat use and movement patterns in the southern Caribbean.
March 29, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Two scientists gripping a tuna on a boat deck to tag the species. The scientists are using a satellite tag on the yellowfin tuna to understand the species dynamics, abundance, distribution, movement patterns, and habitat use. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Behind the Scenes of the Most Consumed Seafood

Learn about the robust and transparent environmental standards that make U.S. seafood sustainable.
September 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
grilled tuna lemon with mayo_Mariners Menu_photo by Vanda Lewis_NC Sea Grant.jpg Grilled tuna lemon with mayo. Credit: North Carolina Sea Grant/Vanda Lewis.

Enjoy Sustainable Seafood at Home

Follow these recipes to enjoy delicious, sustainable seafood at home.
July 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
swordfish skewers_photo by Sam Wells of Chef Epic.jpg Swordfish skewers on the grill. Photo by Sam Wells, Chef Epic.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Angling by the Numbers

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with facts about recreational Atlantic highly migratory species fishing that may surprise you.
June 08, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Man in blue shirt on stern of boat holding large fish.

New Requirements Protect Bluefin Tuna, Expand Opportunities in Other Fisheries

New measures, which are partly in response to our Atlantic bluefin tuna catch share program in reducing bycatch, remove one closed area, adjust management measures for two other areas, and change pelagic longline gear requirement in the Gulf of Mexico.
March 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)

Submit a Quote: Gulf Pelagic Longliners Can Help Restore Fish Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Restoration project offers pelagic longline vessel owners incentives to help restore fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more and submit a quote to participate no later than October 23.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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