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Pacific Salmon Return on Their Own to Restored Washington State Watershed

Given time and space, salmon don’t need our help returning to suitable habitat.
May 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A small fish swimming near the bottom of a stream, where rocks and pebbles are visible

NOAA Fisheries Recent Actions in Wild Fish Conservancy v. Quan

NOAA Fisheries has recently taken several actions in Wild Fish Conservancy v. Quan (the Southeast Alaska salmon fishery case).
May 25, 2023 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
West Coast
Alaska salmon troller Bay of Pillars in Chatham Strait. Alaska salmon troller Bay of Pillars in Chatham Strait. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

The Fish that Feeds All: Restoring Habitats for River Herring has Broad Social and Environmental Benefits

NOAA Fisheries has developed an Atlantic Coast habitat conservation plan for river herring. It addresses threats, data gaps, and recommendations to benefit these species at a coastwide level.
May 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Alewife during their spring spawning migration in the Bagaduce River, Maine. Alewife during their spring spawning migration in the Bagaduce River, Maine. Credit: Tate Yoder/Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries

Gear Up for the Summer Snapper Season with Return ‘Em Right

Gulf of Mexico offshore anglers: prep for summer reef fish seasons with gear, training, and giveaways to help fish survive.
May 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
a red snapper is held partially underwater off the side of a boat with a SeaQualizer descending device in its mouth

ESA Turns 50; A Conversation in Sawfish Conservation

Experts meet to celebrate smalltooth sawfish and talk about the future of the species.
May 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Scientists hold a sawfish in the water while tagging Sawfish tagging. Credit: Tonya Wiley.

NOAA Fisheries and Partners Announce Improvements to Recreational Fishing Data Collection Ahead of Red Snapper Season

Alabama’s Snapper Check program gets an upgrade through collaboration with NOAA Fisheries and GulfFIN.
May 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A field sampler with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources collects red snapper length and weight as part of Snapper Check dockside validation. A field sampler with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources collects red snapper length and weight as part of Snapper Check dockside validation.

Celebrating Seaweed by the Seashore

Seaweed farmers and businesses, academics, state and federal agencies, non-profits, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the growing domestic seaweed industry.
May 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
Two people on a boat look out at farmed seaweed being pulled out of the water on a nearby boat.

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

New West Coast Fishery Increases Access for U.S. Vessels to Swordfish

Swordfish, prized in upscale markets, can now be caught with deep-set buoy gear.
May 09, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Swordfish swimming near the surface pulling a fishing line North Pacific Swordfish. Credit: Ralph Pace

Statement on U.S. District Court Decision Remanding 2019 Biological Opinion Regarding Southeast Alaska Salmon Fisheries

May 2, 2023 decision on Wild Fish Conservancy v. Rumsey, Alaska Trollers Association, and State of Alaska.
May 05, 2023 - Agency Statement ,
Alaska
West Coast
A Southeast Alaska troller A Southeast Alaska trolling vessel. Credit ASMI