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Shelf rockfish inseason adjustment for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

NOAA Fisheries published the shelf rockfish inseason action in the Federal Register on March 6, 2025 (90 FR 11389). This final rule announces routine inseason adjustments to management measures in commercial groundfish fisheries. This action is intended…
Final Rule,
West Coast
Published
05/08/2025

Farmed Atlantic Salmon Recipes

Farmed Atlantic salmon makes a delicious, healthy meal! If you need some cooking inspiration, browse these recipes for salmon sushi cups, easy pesto salmon, and more!
Sustainable Seafood ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
West Coast
National

Endangered Salmon Move into Newly Restored Habitat on the Mendocino Coast

NOAA partners The Nature Conservancy and Trout Unlimited report that endangered Central California Coast coho salmon are using NOAA-funded restoration sites. This coincides with a record-breaking spawning season.
March 06, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Adult CCC coho migrating upstream. Credit: CDFW Adult CCC coho migrating upstream. Credit: CDFW

Fisheries Society Recognizes Pioneering NOAA Salmon Scientist for Lifetime of Achievements

Researcher led expedition deep into the Gulf of Alaska in depths of winter.
March 05, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Three people standing on deck of a ship, with woman as central figure. She's wearing orange jacket, pants, gloves and a safety vest, and is half turned and smiling at the camera.

Endangered California Coho Salmon Experience Record-Breaking Spawning Season on Mendocino Coast

Last winter, Central California Coast coho salmon returned to Mendocino Coast rivers in the highest numbers since monitoring began. The overall numbers remain low compared to the species’ past abundance, but NOAA scientists are excited by the results.
March 04, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile CCC Coho salmon collected during monitoring. Credit: CDFW Juvenile CCC Coho salmon collected during monitoring. Credit: CDFW

Could the LA Wildfires Harm Marine Life in California?

NOAA scientists aboard a research vessel studied Los Angeles wildfire ash in coastal waters. Hear how their rapid response may reveal long-term ecosystem impacts.
February 27, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
Aerial view of Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited Aerial view of the Palisades fire at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time on January 7, 2025, soon after it ignited. The image was acquired by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang.

Gray Whales on the Rebound: Signs of Hope Despite Challenges

North Pacific gray whale population increases after declines.
February 13, 2025 - Podcast ,
West Coast
A gray whale and her calft migrate north along the California coast A gray whale and her calf migrate north along the California coast on their way to summer feeding grounds in the Arctic. Scientists are using an unmanned aerial vehicle to produce very precise overhead images of gray whales, then analyzing the images to understand how environmental conditions affect the health of adult females and ultimately the reproductive success of the population. Credit: NOAA

Endangered Species Act Emergency Consultations on the West Coast

The ESA provides for emergency consultation that can expedite communication and incorporate endangered species concerns into the emergency response to minimize adverse effects on listed species.
West Coast

NOAA's National Seafood Strategy

Information and resources related to NOAA's National Seafood Strategy and National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan.
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National

NOAA National Seafood Strategy Resources

Documents related to NOAA's National Seafood Strategy and National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan.
February 03, 2025 - Strategic Plans ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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