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Nominate Members for the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council

Nominations must be sent via email and be received by June 4, 2026.
May 15, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Recreational anglers fish off the coast of Florida. Fishing from a private boat. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Good News Stories for Endangered Species Day 2026

This Endangered Species Day, we’re highlighting conservation successes and progress made toward the recovery of endangered species.
May 15, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Swimming adult steelhead Adult female and male steelhead. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

New England Fishery Management: Backed by Science, Shaped by People

Due to decades of collaboration and science-based management, New England’s fishing heritage has persevered amidst the region’s unique challenges.
May 15, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A blurred photo of boats at a dock with two pictures stylized like polaroids overlaid. An image on the left shows an aged statue of a fisherman at the helm, and a picture on the right shows a black and white photo of a commercial fisherman in the 1940s. There are torn scraps of paper and a film strip as decorative elements under the photos. Credit: Howard Stanbury (left); NOAA Library/NOAA Fisheries circa 1939 (right); NOAA (background)

Magnuson-Stevens Act at 50: Charting a Course to Sustainable Fisheries

This landmark legislation set the United States on track to become a world leader in sustainable fisheries management.
May 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Two side-by-side photos. On the left is a 1940s black and white image of men on a fishing vessel in fishing gear unloading fish from a dip net. The right is a 2018 color photo of men in fishing gear unloading fish from a dip net. Fishing with dip nets in the 1940s and 2018. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Archives/G.T. Tooker (left); Shutterstock (right)

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

A collection of sustainable seafood recipes inspired by Cinco de Mayo.
Sustainable Seafood ,

Is It a Dolphin or a Porpoise?

Dolphins and porpoises are both cetaceans, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Learn how to recognize a dolphin vs. a porpoise.
April 28, 2026 - Feature Story ,
An infographic from NOAA Fisheries illustrates the physical and behavioral differences between dolphins and porpoises, highlighting distinctions in their faces, teeth, fins, and social tendencies. At first glance, dolphins and porpoises look similar. Taking a closer look, there are some general differences that distinguish these animals. See the common bottlenose dolphin (left) and harbor porpoise (right) pictured above.

Celebrating Earth Day with NOAA Fisheries

Every day is Earth Day at NOAA Fisheries!
April 20, 2026 - Feature Story ,
A graphic with the text "Earth Day" showing a globe, fish, corals, a whale, and seagrass. Celebrating Earth Day at NOAA Fisheries. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy 2026

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for NOAA Fisheries' consideration in its deliberations pertaining to development and maintenance of enduring and sustainable high quality saltwater recreational fisheries.
April 13, 2026 - Policy and Guidance ,
A golden fishing reel is in focus in the lower left hand corner with the background of water, sky rise buildings and a mountain all out of focus.

50 Years of Innovation and Leadership: Celebrating the Magnuson-Stevens Act

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler reflects on the legacy and the future impact of the Act.
April 13, 2026 - Leadership Message ,
U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Warren Magnuson (D-WA) having a conversation in their neighboring senate seats, with state flags in the background. U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Warren Magnuson (D-WA), 1973.

Recreational Fishing Policy Interim Actions

Interim actions NOAA Fisheries will take to advance the National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy prior to the 2027 National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Summit.