Proposed rule to eliminate duplicative FAD data reporting requirements for purse seine vessel captains and prohibit the retention of silky shark caught by longline vessels Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Convention Area.

Sound science is critical for making the right decisions when it comes to managing our nation’s fisheries and protected species. To maintain our world-class science, we continually strive to advance the science that informs fisheries and protected resourc

The West Coast Region closely evaluates the impacts of fisheries activities on marine mammals and develops and implements measures to minimize effects.

Hear how a federal program is providing free gear and training to anglers to reduce barotrauma in Gulf of Mexico reef fisheries.

With a focus on domestic seafood production, the Milford Lab continues to be a world leader in aquaculture science. The lab conducts research that informs the management and expansion of sustainable aquaculture, as well as seeks to understand interactions

Program will trace specific fish and fish products from harvest to entry into U.S. commerce

Responsible aquaculture fits the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.

The Southeast Fishery-Independent Survey (SEFIS) has been cancelled for 2020.

NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program implements a national network of recreational fishing surveys. The Fishing Effort Survey uses the Weather and Outdoor Activity Survey to gather information about the number of trips anglers take in H

NOAA Fisheries recognizes the major role that non-commercial and recreational fishing plays in the livelihoods of people in the Pacific islands. We work with fishermen and partners to conserve fish populations and protect our unique fishing traditions.

Definitions for the most technical common terms related to shark fisheries management.

A message from NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Chris Oliver regarding the implications of shark fin sale bans on fishermen.

A collaborative effort to decrease fishing related impacts to coral reefs in Hawaiʻi.

Join us for National Fishing and Boating Week as we celebrate one of our nation's most cherished pastimes: saltwater recreational fishing.

NOAA continues to be a global leader in addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Today, NOAA Fisheries released its 2015 Biennial Report to Congress highlighting U.S. findings and analyses of foreign IUU fishing activities.