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How NOAA Fisheries Helps Get American Seafood into American Diets

A long-standing federal program presents a valuable opportunity to help American fisheries.
October 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Seafood on a lunch tray with a student from a Greenville County school NOAA Fisheries' support of a U.S. Department of Agriculture program helps get healthy American seafood—like Alaska pollock fish sticks—into school lunches. Greenville County Schools in South Carolina make a point of serving seafood at least once a week. Photo courtesy of Joe Urban/Greenville County Schools.

Raising the Bar(codes): New Dataset Will Help Fight Seafood Fraud and Protect Consumer Safety

A new publication is helping the United States build more complete genetic reference libraries and protect consumers from seafood fraud.
June 30, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
A longfin grouper collected in the Philippines A longfin grouper collected in the Philippines. Because grouper and snapper are often sold under different names in countries outside the United States, the risk of mislabeling seafood products derived from these species is particularly high. This specimen, its photograph, and genetic samples are now part of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection. Credit: Dr. Jeffrey Williams

Profiles in Sustainability: A New Look for FishWatch

Re-designed FishWatch site helps users understand the sustainability of U.S. seafood.
June 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
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A grid of seven photos depicting various seafood communities. Whether you catch it yourself, purchase it at your local store, or order it from your favorite restaurant, sustainable seafood is cause to celebrate. Credits: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (top left), Canopy Sea Farms (bottom left), and NOAA Fisheries (all others).

Celebrating Seaweed by the Seashore

Seaweed farmers and businesses, academics, state and federal agencies, non-profits, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the growing domestic seaweed industry.
May 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
Two people on a boat look out at farmed seaweed being pulled out of the water on a nearby boat.

Special Issue Journal Focuses on Ecosystem Processes in the Gulf of Alaska

A third volume in a series of special issue journals was recently released highlighting research findings in the Gulf of Alaska.
October 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Satellite image showing winds and waves churning fine sediments and phytoplankton over the shallow nearshore waters and continental shelf of northern Gulf of Alaska Satellite image showing fine sediments and phytoplankton over the shallow nearshore waters and continental shelf of northern Gulf of Alaska, March 13, 2008. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory, NASA image by Norman Kuring, MODIS Ocean Color Team

NOAA and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Conduct Petroleum Taint Sensory Training for Peruvian Government to Aid Oil Spill Response

NOAA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration provided sensory training assistance for the National Fisheries Health Organization of Peru.
June 28, 2022 - Feature Story ,
International
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Seafood Expo North America 2022

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 13-15, 2022. Visit us at Booth #181.
March 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
A variety of seafood on a bed of ice.

NOAA's Seafood Inspection Program Announces Revised Fee Schedule

Revised fee schedule for the Seafood Inspection Program
March 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
International
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NOAA Fisheries Announces New Name for Its International Office

This change reflects increased emphasis on trade and commerce activities.
February 28, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
International
American flag on boat American flag on boat. Credit: Shutterstock.

5 Things You Should Know About Sustainable Seafood

The United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood, because we rely on strong science, responsive management, and enforced compliance.
March 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
seafood display case Seafood display case at Wegmans supermarket. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries.