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Highly Migratory Species Management: Managing Shared Resources at Home and Around the World

Through leadership in domestic and international organizations, NOAA Fisheries helps advance science-based highly migratory species fishery management to bolster healthy international fish stocks and advocate for U.S. fishermen and fishing communities.
October 09, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A graphic with two photos stylized as polaroids. The left is a 1960s image of a swordfishing vessel off the coast of New England and the right is a recent picture of two people in hazard vests offloading swordfish packed in ice. The background is a faded image of boats at a dock in hawaii Archival photo of New England swordfishing vessel (left) courtesy of NOAA Fisheries; Background photo and photo offloading fish (right) courtesy of Hawaii Longline Association/Eric Kingma

2024 National Recreational Fishing Highlights

NOAA Fisheries' accomplishments and highlights in recreational fisheries and fishing.
January 17, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A bearded black man holds up a large, orange yelloweye rockfish using both hands and smiles for the camera. Three individuals stand behind him on a boat among fishing rods, buckets, caught fish, and other supplies. Fishermen holds up a yelloweye rockfish.

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2023 Status of Stocks

This report provides a "snapshot in time" of the status of our nation's fisheries at the end of 2023.
May 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Young fish swimming. Juvenile coho salmon. Credit: iStock

Managing and Conserving the World’s Largest Tuna Fisheries

The 20th Annual Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting concluded successfully, with the United States and Pacific nations reaching agreement on many issues.
December 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
A large meeting taken place in an auditorium The 20th Annual Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting at the Te Are Kariori (National Auditorium) in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

New West Coast Fishery Increases Access for U.S. Vessels to Swordfish

Swordfish, prized in upscale markets, can now be caught with deep-set buoy gear.
May 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Swordfish swimming near the surface pulling a fishing line North Pacific Swordfish. Credit: Ralph Pace

Sustainable Fisheries, Sustainable Seafood

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

Enjoy Sustainable Seafood at Home

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

Interview with John Kaneko, Hawaiʻi Seafood Council

Learn from an expert about fishing in Hawaiʻi, the one-of-a-kind Honolulu Seafood Auction, and why U.S. consumers should have confidence in buying and consuming American seafood products.
October 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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