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6 Ways U.S. Fisheries Reduce Albatross Bycatch

Fishermen, scientists, and policy makers work to prevent inadvertent death of migratory seabirds.
November 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific Islands
West Coast
Albatross extending wings while floating in the water Short-tailed Albatross have an 11-foot wingspan making them one of the world's largest seabirds, they are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

On the Water: A Look at Life as an Observer

Fisheries observers play a vital role in gathering the data needed to ensure the sustainability of our marine resources.
October 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Boats in a harbor at sunrise Harbor at sunrise. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Lee Benaka

2021 Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program Awards

NOAA Fisheries announces $2.2 million in funding for 12 innovative bycatch reduction research projects.
September 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Large black and white sea turtle swims in the blue ocean with yellow and black striped fish One of the funded projects will include innovative technology to understand the impacts of fisheries gear entanglement on endangered leatherback sea turtles. Credit: Jason Isley/Scubazoo.

Discovering Deep-Sea Sponges in Alaska

Hundreds of species have yet to be described in the ecosystems that support Alaska’s valuable commercial fisheries.
September 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Underwater photo of a pink fish hiding inside a conical yellow sponge. A pregnant sharpchin rockfish shelters within a sponge on the seafloor off Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

NOAA Fisheries Fact-Checks Orca Bycatch Photo Circulating on Social Media

Read a NOAA Fisheries statement on an orca bycatch photo circulating on social media.
April 15, 2021 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
dam-migration-miss/1280_Yi1QGQud0z31.jpg A pod of killer whales in Alaska waters.

Seafood Bycatch Donation Relieves Hunger And Reduces Waste

A cooperative Alaska program takes an innovative approach to the global problem of unwanted fish catch.
October 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of trawler F/V Commodore hauling in pollock catch in the Eastern Bering Sea. The F/V Commodore fishing for pollock in the Eastern Bering Sea. Credit: Brent Paine/United Catcher Boats.

Meet the Fishermen Involved in Cooperative Research

Partnerships and collaborations with our region’s commercial fishing industry help us better understand ocean ecosystems and improve fisheries management. Meet a few of our cooperative research partners making that happen.
October 14, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Northeast Fisheries Science Center cooperative research industry partners graphic with 7 photos of fishermen.

2020 Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program Awards

NOAA Fisheries announces more than $2.3 million in funding for 13 innovative bycatch reduction research projects.
August 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
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2019 Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program Awards

More than $2.3 million will go to partners to support innovative bycatch reduction research projects.
October 21, 2019 - Feature Story ,
National
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Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Benefits from Sustainable Shark Management

Atlantic spiny dogfish are small sharks with a long and complex history in U.S. waters.
August 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Gray and white spiny dogfish with white spots swimming along ocean floor and away from camera.