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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.
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United States Acts Quickly to Assist Alaska For-Hire Operators

In response to COVID-19, the United States delegation to the International Pacific Halibut Commission recently worked on behalf of the Alaska charter fishing sector to liberalize key charter fishing halibut measures.
June 03, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Fisheries Releases Five New Geographic Strategic Plans

The plans highlight specific areas of increased emphasis for commercial and recreational fishing opportunities and the conservation of marine resources (2020–2023).
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NOAA Fisheries Appoints 11 Members to New Recreational Electronic Reporting Task Force

Members will serve on a task force under the agency’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee.
April 16, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Recreational Fishing Photo Contest Highlights Your Favorite Catch

Anglers across the country can submit photos highlighting their love for saltwater recreational fishing and win the trip of a lifetime.
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New State of the Ecosystem Reports Document “Big Picture” Around Fishing

The Northeast U.S. Shelf is one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. According to new reports, climate change, coastal and ocean processes, and human uses affect ecosystem productivity but also fishing communities and regional economies.
April 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Stongington Harbor, Maine, fishing and pleasure vessels in foreground, Stonington buildings in background.

Coastal Projects to Enhance Recreational Fishing and Restore Habitat

Nearly $170,000 will support habitat restoration projects in Alaska, Washington, California, and Virginia.
April 02, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Fisheries of the United States, 2018

Each year NOAA Fisheries compiles key fisheries statistics from the previous year into an annual snapshot documenting fishing’s importance to the nation.
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Updated Shark Tagging Atlas Provides More Than 50 Years Of Tagging And Recapture Data

A citizen science program more than 50 years old has shed new light on the movements and distribution patterns of dozens of species of sharks.
January 31, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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