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Improved eDNA Primer Enhances Rockfish Species Identification in Alaska

A new rockfish-specific genetic tool supports more detailed monitoring of rockfish assemblages.
August 21, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A China rockfish looks at the camera

5-Year Review Finds Yelloweye Rockfish and Bocaccio Need Continued Protection, Outlines Recovery Actions

No change warranted in Endangered Species Act status of two rockfish species in Puget Sound/Georgia Basin.
June 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile Yelloweye Rockfish swimming under water Juvenile Yelloweye Rockfish. Credit: Dave Whitmer

California Charter Boats Contribute to Rockfish Research, Support Sustainable Fishing

Charter crews collect lab samples, filling in picture of rockfish status.
June 03, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Anglers fishing of the side side of a boat. Recreational anglers fish for rockfish on a recreational fishing boat off Southern California. Photo: Mark Kalez

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
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50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

Sustainable Fisheries, Sustainable Seafood

Celebrating success in recovering our nation's fisheries.
April 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Photo of tuna swimming with sun rays coming through Tuna swim in sunlight. Credit: iStock.

Key Southern California Rockfish Species Survive Capture Over the Longer-term Following Release

New study tracked released fish for weeks to months afterwards, finds most recover.
October 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Cowcod underwater Cowcod dwell at depths up to 1,500 feet or more where they experience the high pressure of the surrounding water. Scientists attached tags to some fish to track their survival. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/SWFSC/Fisheries Research Division

Colorful New Book Engages Students as Rockfish Stewards

The volume, which highlights bocaccio and yelloweye rockfish as ecological building blocks, is now available to regional schools.
September 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
School of bocaccio A type of rockfish, bocaccio take 20 years to mature and can live longer than 120 years. Credit: Adam Obaza/Paua Marine Research Group.

Local Divers Plunge into Puget Sound to Count Endangered Rockfish

Survey gives divers key role in annual search for rockfish “jackpot.”
June 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
School of rockfish swimming underwater A large school of young-of-the-year rockfish swims off Whidbey Island in Washington. Photo by Tabitha Jacobs-Mangiafico

Now Comes the Hard Work: Rebuilding the Market for West Coast Groundfish

Innovation and determination pushes local rockfish back onto fish counters often dominated by imported fish.
October 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Fishermen aboard Miss Sue, of Newport, Oregon, haul in their catch of rockfish off the West Coast.

West Coast Fisheries "Comeback of the Century"

At San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and beyond, sustainable rockfish returns to market and to dinner plates around the world.
October 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Fishermen aboard a vessel bringing a full fish net aboard Fishermen aboard Miss Sue, of Newport, Oregon, haul in their catch of rockfish off the West Coast. Rockfish represent some of the most common groundfish off the West Coast, and several species have been rebuilt in recent years. Credit: John Rae.