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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 ,
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

NOAA Seafood Inspection Program Marks 15 Years Since Deepwater Horizon Disaster

The NOAA Seafood Inspection Program continues efforts to support emergency oil spill responses to protect public health and seafood safety.
April 29, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Credit: NOAA Fisheries | Sensory Evaluation NOAA Fisheries | Sensory Evaluation

Genetic Diversity in Alaska Red King Crab May Provide Resilience to Climate Change

New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean conditions.
January 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Red king crab against a black background Red king crab on the deck of a research vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Erin Fedewa

NOAA Fisheries Seafood Inspection Program Revises Regulations to Modernize and Improve Inspection Procedures

NOAA announces overhaul of seafood inspection regulations
December 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Processing line

NOAA Fisheries Announces Action Plan to Enhance the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program

After gathering feedback from more than 7,000 stakeholders, NOAA shaped an action plan focused on combating illegal fishing and enhancing seafood traceability.
November 14, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Fishermen offloading. Credit: Shutterstock Fishermen offloading. Credit: Shutterstock

Is U.S. Wild-Caught Shrimp Sustainable? The Short Answer Is Yes

Learn the facts about wild-caught American shrimp, including what makes it a sustainable seafood choice.
October 29, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Shrimp trawl during sunset

NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan

The plan outlines actions we can take to enhance industry resilience and competitiveness in the face of climate change and other stressors.
October 01, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Seafood on ice Seafood on ice for display. Credit: Shutterstock

Pioneering Project to Restore Bull Kelp Forests in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California

With a new $4.9 million grant through NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation, Greater Farallones Association is restoring imperiled bull kelp forests in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California using innovative techniques.
March 25, 2024 - Feature Story ,
A school of fish swims through strands of kelp Bull kelp forest off the coast of California. Credit: Chad King/Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary/NOAA.

Gulf Coast: Oyster Shell Recycling Key to Sustainable Seafood and Coastal Protection

With $5 million in NOAA funds, Gulf Coast partners will expand efforts to restore oyster populations, protect vanishing land, and reconnect communities to their coastal heritage.
March 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Approximately a dozen people wade in shallow water and place mesh bags of oysters Volunteers build an oyster reef from recycled oyster shells. Credit: Galveston Bay Foundation.