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NOAA Fisheries Releases Updated National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy

Extensive engagement with the recreational fishing community informed the updates to the 2015 policy.
September 20, 2023 - Feature Story ,
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Roughly one dozen people, many wearing hats and active wear, stand along the railings of a white fishing boat, holding fishing poles. Families enjoy a day of fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2022 Status of Stocks

The report highlights successful management of U.S. fisheries, including the important role commercial and recreational fisheries play in our economy.
April 27, 2023 - Feature Story ,
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Photo of an east coast fishing port. East coast fishing port. Credit: iStock

NOAA Enlists Hawaiʻi Fishermen for Mahimahi Diet Study

New program will collaborate with fishermen to help reveal what these open-ocean predators are eating. Fishermen can receive financial rewards for participating in the program.
September 20, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Close-up of a mahimahi head. Mahimahi are fun to catch and quite acrobatic. Plus, they are great to eat! Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Invites Comments to Update Recreational Fisheries Policy

Comments will be accepted through December 31, 2022, in the online portal as well as during webinars and in-person meetings.
August 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
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Fishermen catching white marlin off boat White marlin. Photo courtesy of Mike Winn.

Must-Read Pacific Islands Stories of 2021

Highlighting successful stories this past year that showcase our ongoing commitment to the science and stewardship of the marine environment in the Pacific Islands.
January 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Adult monk seal and newborn pup on a public beach. Hawaiian monk seal RK96 and her pup rest in Waikīkī. Credit: Hawaii Marine Animal Response.

COVID-19 Impacts on U.S. Fishing and Seafood Industries Show Broad Declines in 2020

NOAA Fisheries has released a report that analyzes the impacts of COVID-19 on the U.S. seafood industry and for-hire fishing sector for 2020.
December 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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View of Wrnagell Harbor

Seafood Stories: Celebrate Seafood Month in the Pacific Islands Region

Educators, community partners, and NOAA Fisheries come together for an interactive webinar series during Seafood Month 2020. Join the conversation about sustainable seafood and share your seafood stories throughout the month in a crowdsourced StoryMap.
October 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Cut ahi (tuna) into cubes in a bowl. Fresh 'ahi poke.

No Free Meals for Hawaiian Monk Seals

Spearfishers can protect their catch and endangered Hawaiian monk seals by never feeding a seal.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A Hawaiian monk seal dives beneath the ocean surface among various coral.

Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Regional Snapshots

NOAA Fisheries releases quick-reference fact sheets about recreational fishing across the country.
June 08, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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National Fishing and Boating Week 2020

Join us for National Fishing and Boating Week as we celebrate one of our nation's most cherished pastimes: saltwater recreational fishing.
June 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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