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Sustainable Management Means We Can Have Our Tuna and Eat It Too

Once harvested at too high a rate, Atlantic bluefin tuna today are not subject to overfishing thanks to our comprehensive, sustainable management.
December 02, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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U.S.-Caught Sharks Are a Sustainable Food Choice

While overfishing has greatly depleted some shark populations overseas, U.S. shark fisheries are some of the most sustainable in the world.
October 22, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Pelagic Blacktip shark in open water. Pelagic blacktip shark in open water. Credit: Madelein_Wolf/Getty Images

How Retention Limits Help Us Sustainably Manage Shark Fisheries

Hear from a shark management expert about how NOAA Fisheries uses retention limits to maximize fishing opportunities while preventing overfishing.
October 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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Submit a Quote: Gulf Pelagic Longliners Can Help Restore Fish Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Restoration project offers pelagic longline vessel owners incentives to help restore fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more and submit a quote to participate no later than October 23.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Cape Cod Seals and Sharks: Shared Traits and Top 10 Facts

Seals and sharks in Cape Cod waters have some things in common, but other facts may surprise you.
August 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Seals at the waters edge.

NOAA Hollings Scholar Takes a Bite Out of White Shark Research

Student helps NOAA Fisheries advance our knowledge of young-of-the-year white shark habitat usage.
July 31, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Together Again: White Sharks and Gray Seals Off Cape Cod

After decades without seeing many, Cape Codders now easily find seals and sharks together in warmer months.
July 31, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Aerial view of seals and sharks off Chatham, MA.

Eight Surprising Shark Facts

Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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Shark Week: Celebrating U.S. Science and Sustainability

Join us for Shark Week 2019 and dive into the world of new research and sustainable shark management.
July 28, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
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One-of-a-Kind Fishery Enhances Shark Science, Strengthens Sustainable Management

Fishermen, fishery managers, and scientists work hand-in-hand in the Shark Research Fishery to enhance fishing opportunities while protecting species from overfishing.
July 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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