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Caribbean Fishery Management: Voices from the Islands

Sustainably managing the diverse resources and distinct regions across the Caribbean relies on careful collaboration, local expertise, and flexibilities provided by the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
August 28, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
view of a tropical island in the background with two photos on top: left black and white image of several boats with Puerto Rico and American flags, and right image of several wood and wire fish traps on a dock (Overlay) Left: Christening of new shrimp boats acquired by the Dorado Fishing Cooperative in Puerto Rico, 1965. Credit: NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection; Right: Description Wood-and-wire lobster pots, seen here on a dock at Puerto Rico's Fajardo Beach, are still common in the Caribbean. Credit: Julio A. Serrano; (Background): A view of a tropical coastline in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Credit: Meaghan Emory

American Tuna Gets a Boost: Increased Bluefin Tuna Quotas Mean More Opportunities for U.S. Fishermen

Quota increases for bluefin tuna, North and South Atlantic swordfish, and North Atlantic albacore will create new fishing opportunities for U.S. fishermen.
August 18, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two men holding freshly caught bluefin tuna on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean. Willie Goldsmith holds his Atlantic bluefin tuna catch. Credit: Willie Goldsmith

American Tuna Gets a Boost: Increased Bluefin Tuna Quotas Mean More Opportunities for U.S. Fishermen

Quota increases for bluefin tuna, North and South Atlantic swordfish, and North Atlantic albacore will create new fishing opportunities for U.S. fishermen.
August 18, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two men holding freshly caught bluefin tuna on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean. Willie Goldsmith holds his Atlantic bluefin tuna catch. Credit: Willie Goldsmith

Western Atlantic Provides Refuge for Bluefin Tuna

A 30-year study shows that conservation measures in the western Atlantic have created a vital haven, contributing to the recovery of bluefin tuna.
April 21, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
A large bluefin tuna swims through shadowy water in pursuit of a small bait fish Atlantic bluefin tuna. Credit: Tag A Giant

New Research Reveals Broad Spawning Distribution for Bluefin Tuna

Larval and reproductive sampling from 1955 through 2021 reveals that bluefin tuna may have a nearly continuous spawning area from the Northwest Caribbean to the Slope Sea.
March 12, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
A map of the western Atlantic Ocean showing sampling effort, number of reproductive studies, and spawning intensity. A map of the proposed spawning patterns of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the western Atlantic Ocean. The sampling effort by region directed at adult and larval bluefin tuna is also noted. Credit: Progress in Oceanography

Recreational Anglers Help Boost Bluefin Tuna Research

Recreational anglers and charter captains like the Bacon brothers are crucial for collecting data on bluefin tuna migration, behavior, and growth to ensure sustainable fisheries for the future.
February 27, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Two snapshots of men in hats and sunglasses out at sea Brian (left) and Peter (right) Bacon have tagged 273 bluefin tuna during their time in NOAA’s tagging program. Photo courtesy of Brian and Peter Bacon.

Longline Sampling Confirms Young Bluefin Tuna Spawn in the Slope Sea

NOAA scientists traveled to the Slope Sea to answer longstanding questions about Atlantic bluefin tuna stock structure and spawning.
December 04, 2025 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
One female scientist cuts open and examines a large fish gonad while another female scientist records data with a pen and notebook. NOAA Fisheries scientist Dr. Michelle Passerotti (left) and Dr. Molly Lutcavage (right) process bluefin tuna gonad samples for reproductive analyses. Credit: Simon Gulak

Genomics Help Uncover Mysteries of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

NOAA scientists are using new methods to try to solve the 40-year-old mystery of Atlantic bluefin tuna stock structure and spawning.
September 19, 2025 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
A pile of colorless, eel-like tiny fish with disproportionately large eyes A subsample of bluefin tuna larvae collected via net tow from the Slope Sea. The small individuals are about 3 millimeters in length and the larger individuals are about 6 millimeters. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Katey Marancik

2024 National Recreational Fishing Highlights

NOAA Fisheries' accomplishments and highlights in recreational fisheries and fishing.
January 17, 2025 - Feature Story ,
National
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.

How We Safeguard Atlantic Tunas

Our robust management system helps conserve these in-demand species while providing fishing opportunities.
May 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
School of yellowfin tuna School of yellowfin tuna. Credit: Jeff Muir