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United States and Canada Discuss Ongoing Efforts to Reduce North Atlantic Right Whale Mortalities, Serious Injuries

A message from Acting NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Paul Doremus, who recently participated in a meeting with Canadian officials focused on the conservation and management efforts for the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
June 17, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
NARW #3720 and calf North Atlantic right whale mother and calf. Credit: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #20556-01.

Joint Message – U.S. Interagency Working Group Marks International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing

The United States works with our partners across the world to confront illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
June 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
illegal-fishing-Gabon-2011.jpg Illegal fishing in Gabon. Credit: NOAA

NOAA Fisheries Releases Report on Initial Implementation of U.S. Seafood Traceability Program

The Report on the Implementation of the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program captures program data and efforts for the first two years of the program’s operation (2019 and 2020).
May 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
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U.S. and Russian Scientists Partner to Study Polar Bear and Seal Populations

A cooperative aerial survey using innovative technology opens new possibilities to monitor mammals on Arctic sea ice.
May 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Aerial photo of a polar bear on sea ice with a superimposed enlarged image. Polar bear image captured during aerial survey of the Chukchi Sea. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Fisherman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Fishing, Offers New Boat as Restitution

In unprecedented case, Bahamian officials receive new boat to help prevent illegal fishing.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Photo of Danzig's illegal catch Danzig's illegal catch.

Tackling Tuna Conservation and Management Measures During the Global Pandemic

Regional fisheries management organizations continue to adapt and develop procedures and standards during the global pandemic to help successfully and sustainably manage fish stocks.
March 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,

NOAA Plays Pivotal Role in Combating Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing Globally

Acting NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Paul Doremus highlights NOAA’s role in preventing IUU fish and fish products from entering U.S. markets.
March 08, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
IUU fishing boat

World Fisheries Day: A Message from Alexa Cole, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office Of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection

On November 21, countries across the globe will celebrate World Fisheries Day—a day recognizing the integral role fisheries have in sustaining human lives and in ensuring healthy ocean ecosystems.
November 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Rare Albino Fur Seal Pup Stands Out

This pale pup contrasts with its dark-furred companions.
September 17, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Photo of an albino fur seal pup on a beach with other fur seal pups and adults.