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Removal of West Coast Rockfish From Endangered Species List

Local anglers’ knowledge and expertise contributed to NOAA's management of rockfish.
December 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Side profile of yelloweye rockfish surrounded by ocean rocks. Fish has golden orange body with green eyes and spiky, grayish first dorsal fins.

Rebound in Groundfish Leads to New Flexibility for Fishermen, Protection for Deep-Sea Corals

Community collaboration fosters wide support for new action on groundfish.
November 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
School of rockfish swimming above coral

Ocean Month 2019

Dive into our online campaigns and features during Ocean Month.
June 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Survey Says: California Anglers Interested in More Habitat for Fishing

Anglers in the Sacramento River system show support for new salmon fishing opportunities above dams currently blocking fish passage.
June 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Engaging with Recreational Anglers Is a Top Priority

It's National Fishing and Boating Week! Check out this leadership message from Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries Chris Oliver and learn how we support recreational fishing opportunities across the country.
June 03, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, women on the stern of a boat in shorts and visor.

New Plans for Engaging with Recreational Fishermen

NOAA Fisheries has developed region-specific plans for connecting to and collaborating with the recreational fishing community. 
June 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Cast a Line for National Fishing and Boating Week

Join us for National Fishing and Boating Week as we celebrate one of our nation's most cherished pastimes: saltwater recreational fishing.
June 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Private sport fishing boat just off the Florida coast at sunrise.

Researchers Demonstrate Key Benefits of Marine Protected Areas in California

Research group shows that kelp rockfish born in marine protected areas around the Monterey Peninsula in central California recruit to areas outside of protected areas, including conservation areas where some recreational fishing is allowed, and non-protected areas where commercial and recreational harvest is allowed.
May 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Idaho Plan Safeguards Wild Steelhead, NOAA Fisheries Review Finds

NOAA Fisheries has determined that Idaho’s Fishery Management and Evaluation Plan for their recreational steelhead fishery provides necessary protections for salmon and steelhead listed under the ESA.
March 15, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile steelhead swimming along a rocky riverbed

Streamlined West Coast HMS Reporting Benefits Science, Management—And Fishermen

West Coast highly migratory species data management is now coordinated through a single group: the eastern Pacific HMS professional specialty group.
December 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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