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Commerce Secretary Announces Fishery Disaster Determinations for California Salmon Fisheries

The Secretary of Commerce has determined that a commercial fishery failure due to a fishery resource disaster occurred in two California ocean and inland salmon fisheries.
November 21, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
A chinook salmon jumps out of the Sacramento River in California. A chinook salmon jumps out of the Sacramento River in California. Credit: iStock

Colorful Fishing Barges Popularized Ocean Fishing on the West Coast, Leaving Legacy of Anglers

The Point Loma, Georgia, and other barges made fishing easy and fun.
June 04, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
People fishing on barge off of Redondo Beach, California. Historical postcard of a busy fishing barge off of Redondo Beach, California.

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 ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Photo of an east coast fishing port. East coast fishing port. Credit: iStock

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 ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Fishermen catching white marlin off boat White marlin. Photo courtesy of Mike Winn.

Fishing Memories: Meet Scott Rumsey, Acting Regional Administrator for NOAA Fisheries West Coast

In honor of National Fishing and Boating Week, we spoke with Scott Rumsey, the Deputy Regional Administrator and current Acting Regional Administrator for NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region. He shared fond memories and favorite fishing experiences.
June 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Scott Rumsey holds his catch Scott Rumsey, Acting Regional Administrator for NOAA Fisheries West Coast, holds his catch. Photo courtesy of Scott Rumsey.

NOAA Releases Two Key Reports, Status of Stocks and Fisheries of the United States

U.S. fisheries held steady in 2021, with more than 90 percent of stocks not subject to overfishing and 80 percent not overfished.
May 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
School of fish School of yellowfin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. Credit: iStock

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 ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
View of Wrnagell Harbor

Key Southern California Rockfish Species Survive Capture Over the Longer-term Following Release

New study tracked released fish for weeks to months afterwards, finds most recover.
October 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Cowcod underwater Cowcod dwell at depths up to 1,500 feet or more where they experience the high pressure of the surrounding water. Scientists attached tags to some fish to track their survival. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/SWFSC/Fisheries Research Division

National Fish Habitat Partnership Projects to Enhance Recreational Fishing and Restore Habitat

Nearly $250,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement projects in Louisiana, Maryland, Washington, and Alaska.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
West Coast
National
Rocky, tree-lined shores along a river Salt marsh and coastal rocky island on Malaga Island, Maine. Credit: James Turek/NOAA Fisheries.

Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Regional Snapshots

NOAA Fisheries releases quick-reference fact sheets about recreational fishing across the country.
June 08, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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