Longtime citizen scientists share why they first got involved with NOAA Fisheries programs and why they’ve continued volunteering over months, years, and even decades.
We're taking a look at some common misconceptions surrounding shark populations and their management. Then we'll give you the facts to bust those myths.
NOAA Fisheries has successfully managed Atlantic highly migratory sharks for 30 years. Learn about some of the challenges of assessing shark stocks and combatting misinformation about sharks.
Every two to three years, scientists capture and tag sharks along the southeast Atlantic coast to collect a variety of data. This year’s survey captured nearly 2,500 from 11 different shark species.
The majority of sharks harvested in the United States are species with above-target population levels. And we have rebuilding plans for all overfished species.
