News and Announcements | NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Plays Pivotal Role in Combating Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing Globally

Acting NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Paul Doremus highlights NOAA’s role in preventing IUU fish and fish products from entering U.S. markets.

March 08, 2021 - Leadership Message ,

National

International

Minorities in Aquaculture: Working to Increase Diversity and Accessibility

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food system in the world. When it comes to seafood, diversity is key.

February 24, 2021 - Feature Story ,

National

Founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black. Photo courtesy of Caroline J. Phillips and MIA.

Show Seafood Some Love and Get Heart Healthy!

U.S. seafood is sustainably produced, so it’s good for the planet. But did you know that it’s also good for your heart?

February 17, 2021 - Feature Story ,

National

Slices of garlic chili oil and smoked oyster pizza on baking pan and a white plate, topped with fresh greens.

Garlic chili oil and smoked oyster pizza. Photo credit: Abby Rogerson, courtesy of Washington Sea Grant.

U.S. Fishing and Seafood Industries Saw Broad Declines Last Summer Due to COVID-19

New analysis by NOAA Fisheries provides insights into the pandemic’s early economic impact.

January 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

New England/Mid-Atlantic

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West Coast

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5 Ways to Add More Seafood to Your Family’s Diet

Eating U.S. seafood is good for your health, our economy, and working waterfront communities.

January 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Pacific Islands

Southeast

West Coast

National

Photo of a sesame bagel sandwich with lox and schmear.

Lox and shmear on a homemade bagel. Credit: WordRidden (CC BY 2.0).

NOAA Fisheries Looks Ahead at 2021 Management Priorities and Challenges

Sam Rauch, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, provides an overview of management priorities and challenges in 2021.

January 05, 2021 - Leadership Message ,

National

Fishing vessel in Point Judith, Rhode Island.

#ShowUsYourSeafood Challenge: Results Are In!

Staff at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center participated in a #ShowUsYourSeafood Challenge to help support NOAA Fisheries’ #EatSeafoodAmerica campaign. The competition was fierce. Judging was tough. These seven dishes rose above the rest.

December 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Graphic of seven winning dishes in the NEFSC Show Us Your Seafood Challenge

Seriously Useful Seafood Tips: Shellfish and Other Farmed Seafood

Farmed seafood is vital to our nation’s food production and security. For some, it can be intimidating to cook farmed seafood. We asked eight of our region’s stakeholders and industry partners to share their best tips to empower home cooks.

December 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic