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11 Strange But True Facts About Lancetfish

The lancetfish is one of the stranger fish found in Alaskan marine waters. Here are some interesting facts about this unusual fish.
May 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
lancetfish

New Rule Focuses on Improving Survival of Hooked Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

NOAA is prohibiting wire leaders in the Hawaiʻi deep-set longline fishery. The measure is estimated to increase the survival of threatened oceanic whitetips by more than 30 percent.
April 28, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Oceanic whitetip shark swimming in deep ocean waters. The oceanic whitetip shark’s scientific name—Carcharhinus longimanus—comes from its long, rounded pectoral fin (Longimanus translates to “long hands”). Credit: Andy Mann

Sustainable Fisheries, Sustainable Seafood

Celebrating success in recovering our nation's fisheries.
April 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Photo of tuna swimming with sun rays coming through Tuna swim in sunlight. Credit: iStock.

A Day in the Life of a Northeast Fisheries Observer

The observer program provides a “dream job” for Beth Nelson.
April 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Beth Nelson holds a pufferfish while at sea Beth Nelson holds a pufferfish while at sea

$197 Million in Loans Available via the Community Development Quota Program

NOAA Fisheries accepts applications for $197 million in loans for Community Development Quota groups in western Alaska.
March 28, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Harvesting Kelp in Alaska. Credit: Seagrove Kelp Co. Harvesting kelp in Alaska. Credit: Seagrove Kelp Co.

Tackling Challenges of Global Seafood Traceability Programs

Practitioners, technical experts, and fisheries officials from across the globe met to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the design, management, and implementation of seafood traceability programs at a recent workshop.
March 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
International
Fresh seafood on ice at the fish market

Citizen Science Helps with Rare Sailfish Recaptures

Volunteer anglers contribute heavily to our knowledge of highly migratory fish, helping us better manage these species.
March 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Anglers with recovered spaghetti fish tag. Anglers with recovered spaghetti fish tag. Once a tag is collected, anglers will replace it with a new one that will, hopefully, last until the fish is recaptured again. Photo courtesy of George Burkhart.

NOAA to Increase Enforcement Actions to Ensure Safety of Federal Fishery Observers, Monitors

Interference with fishery observers is illegal. Stepped-up enforcement in the Northeast will target vessel owners, captains, and crew who violate the law.
March 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Observer in orange jacket using grid system to electronically measure a crab.

New Photos May Be First Visual Evidence Of North Pacific Right Whales Feeding In Bering Sea In Winter

Collaborative effort with fishermen confirms sighting of two rare whales.
February 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
two north pacific right whales skimming the water surface Two North Pacific right whales photographed by Josh Trosvig, captain of the cod fishing vessel Cerulean

Catch Shares Improve Fishing Safety

New research looks at the role of fisheries management in fishing safety.
January 06, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Fishermen aboard Miss Sue, of Newport, Oregon, haul in their catch of rockfish off the West Coast.