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A Brief History of the Groundfishing Industry of New England
Groundfishing - the catching of fish that swim close to the bottom - was the first colonial industry in America. This history, written in the 1990s, looks back to the beginnings of the 20th century and follows the development of groundfishing over the yea
2017 Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries
This annual report highlights the work toward the goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities.
Frequent Questions: Annual Catch Limit Monitoring
Annual Catch Limit Monitoring Information in the Southeast Region
Fishing Regulations and Seasonal Closures in the Gulf of America
Commercial and recreational seasonal closures and current status of federally managed Gulf of America* (formerly Gulf of Mexico) species. Species not listed do not currently have seasonal closures or quotas.
Southeast Permits Information
General information on permits issued by the Southeast Regional Office in the Gulf of America* (formerly Gulf of Mexico) and South Atlantic.
Interim Final Rule Implementing 2023-2025 Atlantic Herring Fishery Specifications
NOAA Fisheries is implementing herring fishery specifications for 2023-2025, effective March 23, 2023. This action also makes several additional revisions to herring regulations.
Status of Stocks 2022
The annual Status of Stocks report highlights our work with partners to ensure the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities while maximizing fishing opportunities.
Request for Comments: Proposed rule to list queen conch as threatened under the Endangered Species Act
FB22-056: Southeast Fishery Bulletin; For more information, contact: Calusa Horn, 727-551-5782, Calusa.Horn@noaa.gov
Final Rule to Implement New Catch Levels and Management Measures for South Atlantic Gag and Black Grouper
FB23-066: South Atlantic Fishery Bulletin; For more information, contact: Frank Helies, 727-824-5305, frank.helies@noaa.gov
Sustainable Fisheries, Sustainable Seafood
Celebrating success in recovering our nation's fisheries.
Final Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Limits and Catch Targets
FB22-024: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Bulletin; For more information, contact: Peter Hood: (727) 824-5305, Peter.Hood@noaa.gov
NOAA Fisheries Offers Webinars to Assist Skimmer Trawl Fishermen with Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) Installation
FB21-029: Southeast Fishery Bulletin; For more information, contact: Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Harvesting and Engineering Branch, Gear Monitoring Team: Canh Nguyen (228) 549-1773 or Jason Letort (228) 549-1772 or TED.info@noaa.gov
NOAA Open House Pascagoula, MS
List of Activities
Saturday, March 21st, 2020
10 am - 3 pm
Pelagic Longline Bluefin Tuna Area-Based and Weak Hook Management Measures
NOAA Fisheries has adjusted regulatory measures put in place to manage bluefin tuna bycatch in the pelagic longline fishery for Atlantic highly migratory species.
2020 Commercial Atlantic Shark Fishing Quotas, Dates & Retention Limits
This final rule establishes quota levels, opening dates, and retention limits for the 2020 Atlantic commercial shark fisheries, including those in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. NOAA Fisheries may increase or decrease these retention limits for di