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NOAA’s Favorite Catch Photo Contest Winner: Krie Brasseale

Krie Brasseale lands first place and the trip of a lifetime highlighting the thrill of saltwater recreational fishing.
September 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
Boy fishing, holding tarpon The smile of 12 year-old Krieger holding his dream fish—“The Silver King”—during a fishing trip in St. Petersburg, Florida. Winning photo in the 2020 #NOAAsFavoriteCatch Photo Contest. Credit: Krie Brasseale

Russell Dunn Named NOAA’s 2020 Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Legend Award Recipient

Russ Dunn has been chosen as the recipient of the NOAA 2020 Legend Award.
September 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
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NOAA and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Partner to Restore Recreational Fish

NOAA’s awarding $870,592 to support a project working with recreational anglers aimed at restoring reef fish species impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
August 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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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.

Age and Growth Homework: Determining How Old Fish Are

Our scientists use technology and ingenuity to get their work done from home.
July 02, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Progress on Efforts to Engage Recreational Anglers and Restore Habitat

Check in on the progress of habitat restoration projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alaska.
June 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Southeast
National
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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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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 ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Southeast and Gulf of Mexico For Hire Captains Will Soon Be Providing Trip Level Data

Data will be collected from approximately 3,000 charter and headboat vessels, most of which have never reported catch information. 
June 05, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
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Agency Approach to Saltwater Recreational Fishing Has Changed, Progressed through Partnership

Read a new leadership message from Russ Dunn, National Policy Advisor for Recreational Fisheries, in honor of National Fishing and Boating Week.
June 05, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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