NOAA Fisheries is accepting nominations for the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, a Federal Advisory Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expertise on aquatic conservation endeavors that benefit recreational fishery resources and recreational boating and encourage partnerships among industry, the public, and the government. Nominations must be sent via email by June 4, 2026.

May 23 was World Fish Migration Day, a global celebration of the importance of migratory fish. Every year, millions of fish—salmon, steelhead trout, shad, alewives, and sturgeon, among others—migrate to their native habitats to reproduce. Learn how NOAA works to protect and restore the rivers, streams, and coastal habitats these important species rely on to make their journeys.

Endangered species face many threats, but thanks to protections under the Endangered Species Act, some are showing signs of recovery. For Endangered Species Day, we highlighted a few conservation success stories.

Capelin are a major forage fish species in high-latitude marine ecosystems. Commercially important fish species like salmon and halibut rely on capelin as a food source—as do whales, seals, sea lions, and seabirds. A new study found recent heatwaves in Alaska led to a dramatic decline in capelin abundance. Understanding why these drastic changes occur helps us evaluate current ecosystems and forecast the future.

New England’s fishing heritage has persevered amidst the region’s unique challenges. The industry behind it isn’t sustained by tradition alone; it endures because of science-based management. At the center of that management are the public-private partnerships between fishermen, scientists, the New England Fishery Management Council, and NOAA Fisheries.

The fourth Northeast Cooperative Research Summit focused on building partnerships between the fishing and science communities to address science and management needs. The annual summit is the only one of its kind. What are participants saying about this year’s summit? Read their reflections and insights in our latest feature.

The Bottom Trawl Survey helps us monitor fishery stock abundance and distribution on the Northwest Atlantic continental shelf. We’ve started a new photo gallery to highlight some of the incredible sights and scenes and the work we do to support healthy, sustainable fish stocks. The first set of photos includes an Atlantic batfish, angel shark, bobtail squid, sea lamprey, tapeworm, and more.

A NOAA-funded project removed the final barrier on an urban San Francisco Bay Area creek that was once the Bay’s largest producer of steelhead and Chinook salmon. The creek may once again become a stronghold for migratory fish. This project is the culmination of nearly three decades of advocacy, science, and collaboration.