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New Program Gives Alaska Halibut Charter Operators More Flexibility

Unique program offers charter fishing anglers additional halibut fishing opportunities
September 20, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Finding the Next Sebasticook

Restoring a smaller tributary to the Kennebec River yields historic river herring runs, bringing back fish, eagles, and revenue to the region.
September 14, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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2018 Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program Awards

More than $2.3 million will go to partners to support innovative bycatch reduction research projects.
August 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Some Good News for Pacific Bluefin Tuna

Although the Pacific bluefin tuna numbers continue to be low, there are signs the population is recovering and rebuilding targets set forth by the international agreement are on track to be met.
August 10, 2018 - Feature Story ,

Oyster Bar 101

With oyster aquaculture production on the rise in many regions of the United States, more and more people are finding themselves at oyster bars. Also known as a raw bar, these establishments offer guests a variety of different types of oysters as well as the experience of eating in a more hands-on way. Whether you are looking to impress a date or just avoid spilling cocktail sauce on your shirt, here is some advice for oyster bar beginners.
August 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Raw oysters rest on a dish full of ice next to a Rappahannock Oyster Bar menu.

United States and Canada Collaborate On Aquaculture

Food-related industries are the backbones of the U.S. and Canadian economies. These industries increase food security and export opportunities and provide important rural jobs. Aquaculture is an expanding food-related industry in both nations and is the w
August 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Innovative Technology Promises Fast, Cost-Efficient Age Data for Fisheries Management

New technology promises fast age data.
July 30, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Researchers Demonstrate Shark Vertebral Band Pairs Are Related to Growth, Not Time

Previous methods underestimate shark ages.
July 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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2018-2019 Monkfish Research Awards Announced

Three new cooperative research projects announced today will improve understanding of monkfish biology and how to reduce catch of skates in monkfish gillnet gear.
July 25, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Meet Lisa Natanson, Shark Researcher

"Over my career I have personally tagged over 11,000 sharks in the Apex Predators Program."
July 25, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Lisa Natanson in hard hat and safety gear with shark tagging pole.