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Integrating Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Information into Fisheries Management

A new rapid communication tool takes a significant step toward ecosystem-based management of sustainable seafood.

December 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

The Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Profile completes the ecosystem-based fisheries management feedback loop by integrating ecosystem and socioeconomic information into fisheries advice for decision makers. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2023 Ecosystem Status Reports for Alaska

Reports provide a synthesis of current conditions and trends in indicators of ecosystem health.

December 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

3D render and imaging of topographic map of Alaska showing the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. Satellite images courtesy of NASA. Credit: Frank Ramspott

Scientists Release Annual Status Reports for Three Alaska Marine Ecosystems

Ecosystem conditions in the Eastern Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska are adjusting to a new normal in the aftermath of heatwave conditions, while the Aleutian Islands continue to feel the heat.

December 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Snow covered mountains reflect off of placid water containing rocky islands, pine trees, and grassy tussocks

Snow capped mountains reflect off the waters of the Prince William Sound in the Gulf of Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Announces 5-Year Strategic Plan for Aquaculture

The NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan will guide our efforts to enhance the growth of sustainable U.S. aquaculture.

October 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,

National

NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2022) report cover. A montage of aquaculture photos: Kampachi swimming, Ulva on oyster bags, Alakoko Fishpond (Hawai’i), net pen aquaculture, oyster farmers at work, raw oysters, mussel longlines, a hand holding bay scallops, and hard shell clams.

The NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2023–2028) includes goals and objectives to sustainably develop the aquaculture industry in the United States. Credit: NOAA Aquaculture Program

Scientists Use Innovative DNA Technology to Characterize Nearshore Marine Fish Communities in Southeast Alaska

What can a bottle of water collected from the ocean tell scientists about the fish that live there? Plenty, says new study.

March 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Infographic of rock, eelgrass, and sandy underwater habitats with multiple fish species and DNA strands connected by arrows - created by Rebecca White, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries

All organisms shed DNA into the environment. Environmental DNA (eDNA) can be used to determine the identities of the fish species that are present at or near the time of sample collection. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Fish Out of Water: How Capture Affects Sablefish Health, Reflexes, and Survival

New insight on mortality of sablefish returned to sea will inform sustainable management of a valuable Alaska fishery adapting to change.

July 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Photo of a group of young sablefish swimming above a gravel sea floor.

Young sablefish. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Surveys Will Collect Data Crucial for Managing Alaska Fisheries and Monitoring Alaska Marine Ecosystems

NOAA Fisheries kicks off summer and fall surveys.

May 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Photo of Bering sea with seabirds on the surface and a rainbow on the horizon.

A Sustainable Seafood Sampler from Coast to Coast

The United States has sustainable seafood choices for every occasion. Learn more about some regional favorites and find a new recipe for your next summer celebration.

May 19, 2021 - Feature Story ,

National