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Preliminary Survey Results for 2022 Eastern Bering Sea Crab Survey

Survey showed continuing low numbers of adult snow crabs, but lots of immature crab—which may help fishery in future years.
September 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
snow crab embryos Snow crab embryos. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Building the Next Generation of U.S. Commercial Fishermen

New NOAA Fisheries research identifies the challenges young fishermen face and recommends equipping them for success using tools that have helped beginning farmers.
August 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Photo of 4 small fishing boats lined up on dry land in the sun. 3 boats are gray with rust; the second from the left is red. Fishing boats in Dillingham, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

International Actions Pay Off For Pacific Bluefin Tuna as Species Rebounds at Accelerating Rate

New stock assessment reflects second highest biomass since assessments started.
August 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
School of bluefin tuna swimming in dark ocean waters with some light coming in from above.

NOAA Provides Funding Opportunity to Enhance Climate Science

The Climate and Fisheries Adaptation Program is now accepting proposals for research projects to increase understanding and promote resilience and adaptation of U.S. marine fisheries.
August 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
School of bicolor anthias in coral reef

NOAA Proposes New Measures to Combat lllegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing, Forced Labor in the Seafood Supply Chain

Measures will boost existing efforts to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activity, and counter forced labor in the seafood supply chain.
June 27, 2022 - Leadership Message ,
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2022 Commercial Halibut Season Is Set to Open

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement will conduct patrols during the upcoming commercial halibut fishing season.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
worker sorting halibut from commercial fishing vessel

Observing for the Long Haul

Pacific Islands fisheries observer Mario Esera builds a career in conservation on the seas.
May 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Esera examines some bigeye tuna Esera examines some bigeye tuna

NOAA Releases Two Key Reports, Status of Stocks and Fisheries of the United States

U.S. fisheries held steady in 2021, with more than 90 percent of stocks not subject to overfishing and 80 percent not overfished.
School of fish School of yellowfin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. Credit: iStock

Meet Alex Kahl, Natural Resources Manager

Alex’s unique role in international fisheries management at NOAA has allowed him to advance a science-based approach to fisheries stewardship across the world.
May 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Profile picture on a boat of Alex Kahl Alex on the water off the North Shore of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Credit: Alex Kahl