NOAA announced the availability of $20 million in funding for projects that will advance the coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes and underserved communities.

For the first time since 1983, the United States is releasing an updated National Aquaculture Development Plan. It will strengthen U.S. commitment to food security, climate resilience, and the protection of threatened and endangered marine and freshwater species.

In a move to modernize and adapt to changes in the industry, NOAA Fisheries’ Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce has unveiled revisions to the implementing regulations of the Seafood Inspection Program.

Our latest podcast provides a roundup of recent NOAA Fisheries news. Tune in and hear about an eel-smuggling operation in Puerto Rico, scientists using AI to better understand monk seals, and funding announcements tied to climate resiliency and helping coastal communities.

New regional models are being developed for the Bering Sea to better anticipate and incorporate climate change into resource management.

Low salmon returns have closed salmon fishing in California and limited it elsewhere on the West Coast. But Oregon anglers have enjoyed robust sportfishing on a strong wild salmon species. The rebound of the wild Oregon Coast coho salmon population has boosted productivity enough for anglers to harvest their catch.

The marine forensic lab plays a crucial role in protecting marine resources and enforcing national and international laws related to fish, seafood, and protected species.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season had a profound impact on recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, presenting new challenges to coastal communities. Learn how businesses, marine ecosystems, and recreational fishing seasons were affected.

Nearly 80 cold-stunned sea turtles—named after Taylor Swift songs—were transported from New England to rehabilitation facilities on the Gulf Coast. They will be brought back to health before being released.

The crew of the 2024 Vessel Survey for Abundance and Distribution of Marine Mammals and Seabirds collects valuable information from endangered sperm and Rice’s whales, blackfish, dolphins, and seabirds in the final days of their journey.

Hear how Northeast Fisheries Observer Program alumna Maura Flynn tackles the challenges of working at sea by heeding her own advice during the fall Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey.