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Saving Fish for Tomorrow: Tagging Provides a New Lens on Charter Fishing

A charter fishing couple shares their experience tagging tunas and billfish, along with their hope for the future of the fishery.
January 31, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A woman in a hat and glasses on the deck of a boat holds a tuna with a red, string-like object attached near its top fin Lakelynn Devine prepares to release a yellowfin tuna with a conventional spaghetti tag (the red item sticking out near its dorsal fin) attached. Photo courtesy of Lakelynn and Blake Devine.

Gulf of Mexico Fishermen Reflect on Efforts to Restore Oceanic Fish

As the The Oceanic Fish Restoration Project wraps up after 5 years, the Gulf is starting to see juvenile populations of oceanic fish return. The collaborative partnership aimed to reduce bycatch and lessen fishing pressure of pelagic species.
May 12, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
a oelagic longline fisherman throws a line over the gunnel of a boat

Recreational Fishery Data Reveals Climate-Driven Shifts for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Catch

A new study identifies shifting distributions of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch, including tunas, billfish, and sharks, off the northeastern United States, providing understanding about climate change impacts to the recreational fishery.
April 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Man in blue shirt on stern of boat holding large fish.

Enjoy Sustainable Seafood at Home

Follow these recipes to enjoy delicious, sustainable seafood at home.
July 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
swordfish skewers_photo by Sam Wells of Chef Epic.jpg Swordfish skewers on the grill. Photo by Sam Wells, Chef Epic.

New Requirements Protect Bluefin Tuna, Expand Opportunities in Other Fisheries

New measures, which are partly in response to our Atlantic bluefin tuna catch share program in reducing bycatch, remove one closed area, adjust management measures for two other areas, and change pelagic longline gear requirement in the Gulf of Mexico.
March 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)

Submit a Quote: Gulf Pelagic Longliners Can Help Restore Fish Impacted by Deepwater Horizon

Restoration project offers pelagic longline vessel owners incentives to help restore fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more and submit a quote to participate no later than October 23.
September 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Swordfish, It’s What (Could Be) for Dinner

If it’s U.S.-harvested swordfish, you can feel confident it’s a smart seafood choice.
April 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
National
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The Surprising Story of Swordfish You May Not Know

Today’s North Atlantic swordfish stock is fully rebuilt and maintaining above-target population levels. But there’s work to be done to ensure management measures better support the fishing industry.
April 30, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Swordfish with distinguishing long, flattened bill swimming alone in deep blue ocean waters.

Third Year of NOAA's Tuna and Swordfish Restoration Project in the Gulf of Mexico Begins

Effort aims to restore oceanic, highly migratory fish from impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill by partnering with fishermen on a voluntary six month break from pelagic longline fishing. Participants also have options to use alternative gear that reduces bycatch.
February 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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New Fisheries Stock Assessment Tool Started in the Pacific Goes Global

An open-source tool for faster, transparent stock assessments worldwide.
April 24, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
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