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Executive Proclamation Restores Commercial Fishing in Pacific Marine Monuments, Unlocks Economic Opportunity

On June 11, 2026, President Trump signed an executive proclamation opening additional prized fishing grounds to hard-working American fishermen and United States flagged fishing vessels.
June 12, 2026 - Media Release ,
Pacific Islands
Yellowfin tuna underwater A school of Pacific yellowfin tuna. Credit: Shutterstock/Al McGlashan

NOAA Strengthens Commitment to Aquaculture Through New Cooperative Institute

More than $13M invested in research partnerships to bolster American seafood competitiveness.
June 08, 2026 - Media Release ,
National
Man checks on oyster bed at Wellfleet Oyster Farm Wellfleet Massachusetts Oyster Farm. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adriane Michaelis

NOAA Rescinds Regulation Prohibiting Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Monument Area

Opening commercial fishing within the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument increases opportunities for American fishermen and women to catch desirable species.
April 03, 2026 - Media Release ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
School of yellowfin tuna School of yellowfin tuna. Image courtesy of Jeff Muir.

NOAA Seeks Information to Support Improvements to Vessel Speed Regulations

The public is encouraged to submit comments via the Federal Register during the comment period through June 2, 2026.
March 04, 2026 - Media Release ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast

NOAA Leaps Forward on Collaborative Approach for Red Snapper

NOAA Fisheries announces a major collaborative step toward boosting red snapper recreational fishing opportunities in the South Atlantic.
February 11, 2026 - Media Release ,
Southeast
A woman in a red coat wearing sunglasses stands on a boat with fishing reel in the background, holding up a gigantic red snapper. Red snapper, like the one pictured here, is a culturally and economically important fish for South Atlantic fishing communities. It is especially prized by recreational fishermen for their delicious taste and rewarding catch. Credit: NOAA

Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA make $20 million available for habitat restoration and resilience for tribes and underserved communities

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding fosters inclusive climate resilience.
December 13, 2024 - Media Release ,
National
Coral restoration divers in Butler Bay on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Coral restoration divers in Butler Bay on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. NOAA funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is supporting a ridge-to-reef restoration effort on the west end of St. Croix. Credit: Ceiba Strategies

Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA Make $100 Million Available for Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience

Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support inclusive habitat restoration for coastal and Great Lakes communities
December 06, 2024 - Media Release ,
National
An excavator working at a construction site near the Herring River. Herring River. Credit: Molly Feltner.

Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA Make $99 Million Available for Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund

Funds will support state and tribal projects to conserve and restore salmon on the West Coast and Alaska.
December 04, 2024 - Media Release ,
Alaska
West Coast
Workers standing in a shallow stream working on a slope restoration California Department of Fish and Wildlife Watershed Stewards Program crew members Natt McDonough and Ryan Blaich conduct restoration work in Santa Rosa Creek, San Luis Obispo County, California. Photo Credit: Hayley Barnes

Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA Announced $147.5 Million to Transform NOAA Data Collection and Analysis

Funding to address climate change impacts on marine resources and coastal communities.
November 26, 2024 - Media Release ,
National
Remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer being brought aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a 2016 mission in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: NOAA Remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer being brought aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a 2016 mission in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: NOAA

NOAA Advances Efforts to Identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas

Identifying areas that may be suitable for sustainable aquaculture, strengthening American food security and coastal economies.
November 15, 2024 - Media Release ,
Southeast
West Coast
a cluster of mussels attached to a rope, surrounded by marine plants Mussel longline aquaculture, a type of aquaculture practiced in the coastal ocean of California. ICredit: Darryl Torckler/Photonewzealand