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NOAA Announces Priorities to Promote Science-Based American Seafood Dominance

The priorities serve as an operational roadmap of NOAA Fisheries’ direct support of the President's Executive order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.
September 02, 2026 - Media Release ,
National
Many docked fishing boats at a coastal community at sunrise. Docked fishing boats at Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon. Image credit: iStock

NOAA Announces Regional Priorities to Advance America-First Seafood Strategy

The United States is a global leader in fisheries excellence, and NOAA's regional priorities will increase opportunities for American fishermen and women.
July 02, 2026 - Media Release ,
National
US flag and fishing vessel

U.S. Department of Commerce Allocates $123.6 Million in Fishery Disaster Funding to Alaska, Oregon, California and Squaxin Island Tribe

The funding will address fishery resource disasters that occurred between 2019 and 2023.
June 17, 2026 - Media Release ,
Alaska
West Coast
750x500-Sitka-Harbor.jpg Sitka, Alaska, is home to commercial fishing vessels. (Image credit: NOAA)

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.