U.S. port privileges denied to fishing vessels of 17 nations as a result of negative certification under the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act.

A new short video series taps fishing and boating experts to teach novice fishers the ins and outs of fishing in Hawaiʻi.

Encouraging various fisheries governance projects and programs achieves effective and responsible marine stewardship and ensures sustainable global fisheries management.

Our marine mammal network partners leverage the Prescott Grant Program's competitive grants to improve their stranding response and investigation capabilities for pinniped conservation.

Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response partnered with Kahuku Elementary School to name the first Hawaiian monk seal pup of Oʻahu in 2024.

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 ensuring healthy ocean ecosystems.

We develop probiotics for use in oyster hatcheries and perform studies in aquaculture gear as habitat for marine life, nutrient bioextraction studies, shellfish genetics research, offshore shellfish aquaculture potential, and shellfish responses to ocean

Understanding fish life histories is key to sustainably managing fisheries. Learn how scientists determine a fish’s life history profile and how we can support healthy fish populations.

Prescott Grants support a core mission of NOAA Fisheries – the conservation and recovery of protected marine species – by helping to improve our national marine mammal stranding response capabilities.

Strange sea creatures and unwanted material filling fishing nets may frustrate fishermen who only want to catch certain fish. But these unwelcome catches also challenge marine scientists and managers. In Alaska, fishermen and scientists have been uniting

Going out with whale watching tours that follow responsible guidelines is a great way to see whales in a manner that is safe and respectful for wildlife and humans, while supporting local businesses.

A final rule to address Fish Aggregating Devices, Silky shark conservation, and observer safety in West Coast commercial fisheries.

These frequently asked questions explain why the standards were established, how the standards will be implemented, and how NOAA Fisheries expects the standards to impact science and management.

NOAA Fisheries is releasing the following statement regarding a new study, published by the journal Science, entitled The unique ecology of human predators. "U.S. fisheries are among the world’s most sustainable and a global model of success in

Protecting important fish habitat in the Gulf of America* (formerly Gulf of Mexico).