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New England Fishery Management: Backed by Science, Shaped by People

Due to decades of collaboration and science-based management, New England’s fishing heritage has persevered amidst the region’s unique challenges.
May 15, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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A blurred photo of boats at a dock with two pictures stylized like polaroids overlaid. An image on the left shows an aged statue of a fisherman at the helm, and a picture on the right shows a black and white photo of a commercial fisherman in the 1940s. There are torn scraps of paper and a film strip as decorative elements under the photos. Credit: Howard Stanbury (left); NOAA Library/NOAA Fisheries circa 1939 (right); NOAA (background)

50 Years of Innovation and Leadership: Celebrating the Magnuson-Stevens Act

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler reflects on the legacy and the future impact of the Act.
April 13, 2026 - Leadership Message ,
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U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Warren Magnuson (D-WA) having a conversation in their neighboring senate seats, with state flags in the background. U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Warren Magnuson (D-WA), 1973.

NOAA Fisheries Report Reveals Dire State of Gulf Shrimp Fishery

The U.S. shrimp harvesting industry is experiencing a long-term decline in profits and economic stability, including a $268 million revenue loss since 2021. This report is a first step in addressing barriers to restoring its competitiveness.
March 10, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Several shrimp boats lined up at a dock under a cloudy sky Shrimp boats lined up in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Kelsi Furman.

Seafood Expo North America

Seafood Expo North America is a leading trade event for all sectors of the seafood industry. The Expo will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from March 15-17, 2026. Visit us at Booth #181.
March 04, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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A variety of seafood on a bed of ice.

Largest-ever Northeast Aquaculture Conference Celebrates Growth, Innovation, and Community

Nearly 700 aquaculture business owners, growers, scientists, managers, and students gathered in Portland, Maine to chart the future of sustainable seafood in the Northeast.
February 26, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A group of people dressed in winter coats and hats walk down a ramp to a dock with a harbor in the background. Participants walk down to the dock for a boat tour of Casco Bay and tour of Bangs Island Mussels facility during the 2026 Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Expo. Credit: Chris Davis, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center

U.S. Fights for American Fishing in the Pacific, Leads Electronic Monitoring of International Fleets

The United States delivered key tuna management and technology wins at the 22nd annual Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting.
December 11, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
International
Zoomed-in photo of focusing on the silvery head of Pacific bigeye tuna. The fish was caught and is on a dark surface. Pacific bigeye tuna. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Celebrate Seafood This Holiday Season

The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate with your favorite U.S. seafood!
November 20, 2025 - Feature Story ,
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An assortment of seafood including crustaceans, mussels, filets of salmon, shrimp, sardines, and other whole fish. Garnished with lemon wheels, leafy greens, and ice. The assortment takes up about two thirds of the image and the remaining one third on the right says "Celebrate Seafood This Holiday Season!" with gold confetti in the background.

Part 1: Seafood Tips from the People Bringing You America's Seafood

During this time of thanksgiving, we’re honoring the American people, families, and communities who bring delicious, sustainable seafood to our tables.
November 19, 2025 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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A grid of text and photos. A man flips oyster cages in chest deep water at sunrise (top left); a woman in a pink shirt with curly hair poses for a professional photo with a grey background (top middle); a fisherman in fishing gear holds up a fish in each hand from his boat (top right); two people in winter allweather gear and hats hold up scallops, one in each of their hands; a man in a tan baseball cap presents a yellowfin tuna to the camera while sitting on his boat (bottom middle); a woman in a teal jack

From Water to Data: A Roadmap for Using eDNA in Stock Assessments

Scientists identify key challenges and solutions for integrating environmental DNA into fisheries stock assessments.
July 09, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A scientist filters water samples in the R/V Bell M. Shimada Chemistry Lab A scientist filters water samples in the R/V Bell M. Shimada Chemistry Lab. Credit: UW APL/Phil LaMothe.

New England For-Hire Groundfish Fleet Partners with NOAA Fisheries to Improve Cod Data

We recently teamed up with New England's recreational fishermen and other partners to fill cod and winter flounder data gaps. Having more complete data improves the chances for stocks to recover.
June 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two fishermen measure a cod with a ruler while one of them holds a mobile phone to take a photo. Fisherman Rob Green measures a cod while participating in the Recreational Biological Sampling, or RecBio Program. Credit: Willy Goldsmith