NOAA Fisheries will receive an unprecedented investment in strengthening the agency’s core mission to provide science-based management and conservation of the nation’s marine resources as we confront climate change.
How NOAA Fisheries will prioritize historic Inflation Reduction Act funding to support America’s marine resources, coastal communities, and economies in preparing for climate change.
As ocean warming drives fish stocks beyond traditional habitats, international collaboration and innovative methods are key to predicting and adapting to ecosystem change.
Climate-driven changes such as higher ocean temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting the health of marine animals—and their ability to survive.
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.
Janet Coit, Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, discusses how climate change impacts our ocean resources. The work to prepare for and address these changes is central to our mission.
To celebrate Earth Day, see how our scientists are studying and tracking changes in our environment to better understand and respond to climate change.
For the first time, the Ecosystem Status Report spans the entire main Hawaiian Islands and includes indicators on socio-cultural connections, climate and ocean ecosystem processes, and human impacts.