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New Research Predicts Effects of Marine Heatwaves on Top Ocean Predators

Real-time shifts in marine ecosystems and species demand “climate-ready” fisheries. This new research will inform fisheries management.
September 05, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
Two blue whales swim near the surface of the ocean. Two tagged blue whales swim in Monterey Bay in 2016. NOAA Fisheries permit 16111. Credit: Elliott Hazen/NOAA Fisheries

Shark Measurement Calculator

Calculator for Length-Weight and Curved Fork-Total Length Relationships
September 05, 2023 - Tool/App ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic

NOAA identifies, certifies nations and entities to improve international fisheries management

New report identifies issues related to IUU fishing, forced labor and shark catch
August 31, 2023 - Media Release ,
International
Illegal fishing vessel off the coast of Gabon Illegal fishing vessel off the coast of Gabon. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries)

Shark Conservation Starts with Shark Science

NOAA Fisheries invests millions of dollars into shark research to base management decisions on the best available science.
August 30, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Bull Shark in the hands of Tobey Curtis. Tobey is wearing an orange glove on left hand, held under the sharks head.r

2024 Shark Art Calendar

The 2024 Shark Art Calendar featuring the 13 winning drawings by elementary students from across the country.
August 29, 2023 -
National

2024 Shark Art Calendar Contest: Winners

The winning drawings of the 2024 Shark Art Calendar Contest
August 28, 2023 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Child's drawing of a shark and a fish.

Predicting the Future to Reduce Shark Bycatch

We need reliable ways to locate sharks. NOAA Fisheries has found one.
August 08, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Shortfin mako shark swimming near the ocean surface. Shortfin mako shark swimming near the ocean surface.

Proposed Rule: 2024 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishery Quotas, Opening Dates, and Retention Limits

Proposed Rule: 2024 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishery Quotas, Opening Dates, and Retention Limits NOAA Fisheries announces a proposed rule for the 2024 and future fishing years of the Atlantic shark commercial fishery. What will it do? Change…
Proposed Rule,
Highly Migratory Species
Issued
05/14/2025

Debunking Common Shark Myths

We're taking a look at some common misconceptions surrounding shark populations and their management. Then we'll give you the facts to bust those myths.
July 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Lemon shark caught in GULFSPAN.jpg Previously tagged lemon shark Negaprion acutidens recaptured during survey
Aug
16

Highly Migratory Species Amendment 16: Shark Management Scoping In-Person Meeting

| 5:30 pm

This is an added public scoping meeting to discuss Amendment 16 to 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast