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Shark Identification Placard

If you don't know, let it go. Shark identification and federal regulations for the recreational fishery of the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf of America, and Caribbean.
February 28, 2025 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast

Report Sharks That Have Washed Ashore In Rhode Island And Connecticut

Sharks in our region are more likely to wash ashore during winter.
January 13, 2025 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Shark washed up on sandy beach.

Global Extinction Risk for Sharks and Rays Is High, United States may Provide Haven

NOAA Fisheries and partners examined the global extinction risk and biodiversity loss of sharks and rays. While they’re in bad shape globally, countries with sustainably managed fisheries like the United States may provide a safe place to survive.
December 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
International
Schooling hammerhead sharks

Frequently Asked Questions: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2023

Clarifying the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2023.
National

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Shark Research Fishery

Applications due December 9, 2024NOAA Fisheries is accepting applications from commercial fishermen with Atlantic shark Directed or Incidental permits for participation in the 2025 shark research fishery.Applicants must submit a completed application…
Notice,
Highly Migratory Species
Published
05/09/2025

Observing—Six Things I’ve Learned in a Year

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Working as a fisheries observer, you learn a thing or two over the course of a year. Observer Leah Jones shares her top six.
October 16, 2024 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A fisheries observer wearing foul weather gear, a hat, a jacket, and blue rubber gloves stands on the back deck of a commercial fishing vessel holding an Atlantic halibut in her hands while posing for the camera.

Cooperative Research in the Southeast

Cooperative research involves partnerships between the fishing industry and scientists. We work together to improve our understanding of ocean ecosystems and support the management of sustainable and productive fisheries.
Southeast

Top Fish Taggers for the Cooperative Tagging Center

NOAA Fisheries greatly appreciates the many tagging teams and anglers who tag and release fish to support our science.
Southeast
Aug
20

Public Hearings on Proposed Protections for Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

| Variable depending on date. Please see hearing details.

NOAA Fisheries is hosting public hearings to share information and gather input on a proposed rule to extend protections for threatened oceanic whitetip sharks.

Endangered Species Conservation,
Rules & Regulations
,
Pacific Islands

Teams and Technology Trace Klamath River Recovery by Tracking New Salmon Returns

Tribes and agencies join CalTrout to launch combined monitoring program.
August 02, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Wide plain with multiple streams and bodies of standing water Aerial view of the empty reservoirs that once held water behind major dams on the Klamath River. With removal of the dams, the reservoirs drained. A new monitoring plan will count and track salmon as they return to their historic habitat. Credit: Jason Hartwick/Swiftwater Films.