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30 Years of the Oil Pollution Act: How it Helps NOAA Prepare For and Recover From Spills
The Oil Pollution Act passed 30 years ago, giving NOAA the tools to prepare, respond, and restore fish and habitat after oil spills.
Our 2022 PEP Students Share Insights
Since 2009, this partnership among local science institutions has brought students to Woods Hole, Massachusetts, for a lively summer course in marine science and opportunities to work with top researchers.
Status of Stocks 2021
The annual Status of Stocks report highlights our work with partners toward the goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities that support the American economy.
Interns Dive into Chesapeake Science, Policy, Programs
Summer interns give college students valuable experience and help the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office work toward a healthy Bay.
A Century of Conservation: A Brief History of NOAA Fisheries
The formation of the Fisheries had a hard time passing Congress in 1871. The following is a brief history of how the agency we now know as NOAA Fisheries came into being and evolved.
Frequent Questions: Essential Fish Habitat in the Greater Atlantic Region
Fish and other marine species depend on their habitat to survive and reproduce. NOAA Fisheries works to identify and protect essential fish habitat.
$300 Million in Assistance Allocated by Secretary of Commerce in CARES Act
The Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also called the CARES Act.
5 Things to Know About Aquafeeds
Sustainable aquafeeds provide a balanced mix of essential nutrients that farmed and wild fish need to thrive.
National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Implementation Plan
The National Recreational Fisheries Implementation Plan is a comprehensive roadmap outlining NOAA Fisheries' ambitious projects and plans for the next 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions: Essential Fish Habitat in Alaska
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries have described and identified essential fish habitat in each of the six Alaska fishery management plans according to habitat conservation provisions.
Alaska Economic and Social Sciences Research
We collect and analyze economic and sociocultural data in support of the NOAA Fisheries stewardship responsibilities in the conservation and management of marine resources in the North Pacific and Arctic. We develop models for assessing the effects of cha
Aquaculture References and Further Reading
Key resources including fisheries data, seafood and human health studies, and aquaculture technology.
Windowpane Flounder Accountability Measures Information Sheet
This summary provides a broad overview of restrictions and requirements; the regulations summarized here may be found at 50 CFR part 648. Please contact us at (978) 281-9315 for more information. Updated July 24, 2018.
NOAA and Deepwater Horizon Trustees Report on Progress Restoring the Gulf of Mexico
Federal and state agencies are restoring the Gulf after the largest oil spill in the United States. $2.4 billion in settlement funds were committed to habitat and resource restoration through 2020. Settlement payments will continue through 2031.