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U.S. Fisheries Management Clears High Bar for Sustainability Based on New Assessment

NOAA Fisheries announces the publication of a peer-reviewed self-assessment.
January 28, 2016 - Feature Story ,
National
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2015 National Catch Share Program Update

As of December 31, 2015, there were 16 catch share programs in operation and five fisheries were considering catch share programs.
December 31, 2015 - Other Reports ,
National

Atlantic Sturgeon Safe Handling and Release Guidelines

Atlantic sturgeon are protected by federal law due to their endangered status. If you accidentally hook an Atlantic sturgeon, take the following actions to release it with care.
December 07, 2015 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast

The Economics of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species For-Hire Fishing Trips

The for-hire sector plays a significant role in providing recreational fishing opportunities for Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) such as tuna, billfish, swordfish, and sharks.  Because of the high cost of equipment needed to pursue HMS, many
November 15, 2015 - Technical Memo ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast

Regional Fishery Management Councils Report to Congress, 2014

Annual Report to Congress on the Disclosure of Financial Interest and Recusal Requirements for Regional Fishery Management Councils and Scientific and Statistical Committees and on Apportionment of Membership for Regional Fishery Management Councils.
September 21, 2015 - Report to Congress ,
National

National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Implementation Plan

This policy identifies goals and guiding principles with respect to the commitment to foster, support, and enhance a broadly accessible and diverse array of sustainable saltwater recreational fisheries.
April 15, 2015 - Policy and Guidance ,
National

The Status of U.S. Fisheries, 2014

NOAA Fisheries is pleased to present the 2014 Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. 
April 01, 2015 - Report to Congress ,
National

National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy, 2015

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.
February 13, 2015 - Policy and Guidance ,
National

2014 National Catch Share Program Update

As of December 31, 2014, there were 15 catch share programs in operation. One new catch share program was approved with implementation beginning January 1, 2015, and four fisheries were in various stages of development or considering catch share programs.
December 31, 2014 - Other Reports ,
National

Atlantic HMS Management-Based Research Needs and Priorities

This document was developed by the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management Division of NOAA Fisheries to communicate key research needs that directly support Atlantic HMS management. The document contains a list of near- and long-term research needs and
November 14, 2014 - Other Reports ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast