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NOAA Announces 2026 Federal Recreational Red Snapper Season, Exempted Fishing Permits in South Atlantic
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries announced today the 2026 federal recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic and the issuance of three exempted fishing…
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Managing Genetic Risk in Offshore Aquaculture
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Aquaculture can sustainably produce seafood to complement wild-caught fisheries. However, like all food systems, aquaculture requires sound science to ensure farmed species don’t…
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Agency Reforms Aim to Restore American Seafood Competitiveness
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. On July 2, 2026, NOAA Fisheries sent Regional Priorities guidance, providing the regional fishery management councils a clear roadmap of actions designed to reduce…
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The Unexpected Catch: Friendship at Sea
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. One Random Room Assignment When I graduated from college and entered the workforce, I never imagined my path would lead me to becoming…
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NOAA Fisheries Enforcement Officers Deploy for High Seas Patrols Combatting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Enforcement officers from NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement have successfully wrapped up deployments for Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international mission targeting illegal, unreported,…
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Balancing Energy Production and Aquatic Resources in the Roanoke River
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. At the Roanoke Rapids Dam, a hydroelectric facility on the Roanoke River in North Carolina, NOAA Fisheries collaborated with Dominion Energy and partners…
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Gulf Fishery Management: Progress Through Partnership
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. From spiny lobster in the Florida Keys to red snapper off the coast of Texas, the Gulf of America’s rich waters support robust recreational and commercial fisheries.…
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Meet Alaska Sea Greens: Farmers, Fishers, and Homesteaders on Kodiak Island
By Fisheries.Noaa.Gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. If you want to visit Kodiak Island in Alaska, you have two options. You can take a flight from Anchorage, about 250 miles…
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NOAA Announces Regional Priorities To Advance America-First Seafood Strategy
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. Today, NOAA announced regional priorities to revitalize the U.S. seafood sector focused on reducing burdens on domestic fishing, increasing production, improving access, and…
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Meet The Great Marsh Shellfish Company, Oyster Growers in Massachusetts
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. When you farm shellfish on Massachusetts’ beautiful coastal marshes, the world is your oy-stah! At least according to Brenden Doyle, a Gloucester native…
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Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Marine recreational fishing is a cherished American pastime and draws millions of anglers to support our coastal communities. Celebrate our nation's love for…
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Pink Salmon Invasion in Great Lakes Has Lessons for North Atlantic, Arctic Communities
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. New NOAA-led research on the history of the rise of pink salmon in the Great Lakes may help fishery managers and communities on…
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Good News Stories for Endangered Species Day 2026
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. This Endangered Species Day, we’re highlighting conservation successes and progress made toward the recovery of endangered species. Endangered species face many threats, but…
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New England Fishery Management: Backed by Science, Shaped by People
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. One of New England’s most iconic sights: Rain or shine, fishing boats slipping out of the harbor at dawn, just as they have…
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New System Maps and Charts West Coast Fisheries Data to Inform Decisions on Ocean Uses
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. A new system combines decades of fisheries data and statistics to visualize West Coast fisheries and how they have changed over time. The…
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United States Pushes for Stronger Action to Fight Illegal Fishing and Sustainably Manage Fisheries in the North Pacific
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. The United States advanced its goals to combat harmful fishing practices at the North Pacific Fisheries Commission’s 10th annual meeting in Osaka, Japan, in April.…
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Breaking Barriers to “Big Earth Data”
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Dr. Elizabeth "Eli" Holmes received the prestigious Earth Science Information Partners Martha Maiden 2026 Award in January. Dr. Holmes’ 25-year career at NOAA Fisheries demonstrates…
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Is It a Dolphin or a Porpoise?
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Dolphins and porpoises are both cetaceans, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Learn how to recognize a dolphin vs. a…
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Future of the Catch: The Modernization of Recreational Red Snapper Data Collection
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries and partners are using innovative methods to modernize Gulf of America recreational red snapper data collection. These projects are working to…
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NOAA Fisheries Certifies Two State Recreational Fishing Surveys to Improve Catch Estimates
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries has certified Alabama’s and Mississippi’s creel surveys as part of a move to advance federal-state partnerships for recreational fisheries management strategies. These surveys…
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Squid Jigging From Boats and Piers: A Boater’s Guide to Catching Your Own Calamari
By best4boats.com, Norris Comer. Squid jigging is one of the more accessible — and entertaining — pursuits available to boaters and pier anglers along the Pacific…
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How Fisheries Steamer Albatross Lit Up the Night Sea
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. For centuries, the belief that a large seabird called an albatross brought good luck to sailors has lived on in seafaring mythology. The sailors…
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New Atlas Identifies Potential Opportunities for Aquaculture in Gulf of Alaska
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. NOAA published today the Atlas for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs)offsite link, identifying 77 locations that may be suitable for sustainable shellfish and seaweed aquaculture…
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Alaska’s Top Fishing Destinations: Lodges and Harbors Worth the Journey
By Shawn Bean, sportfishingmag.com. Alaska remains one of the premier fishing destinations in North America, and for boaters and anglers planning a trip north, choosing the…
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NOAA Leaps Forward on Collaborative Approach for Red Snapper
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries announced today a major collaborative step toward boosting red snapper recreational fishing opportunities in the South Atlantic. The agency invites public…
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Emergency Groundfish Rule Keeps Fleet Fishing as Species Prove More Abundant
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. New science prompts emergency changes giving fleet more flexibility. The West Coast groundfish fleet will benefit from a new emergency rule increasing catch limits for…
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North Carolina Coast: Harbor Access to Diverse Fishing Grounds
By Ric Burnley, sportfishingmag.com. North Carolina's strategic harbor locations and inlet systems provide exceptional access to some of the East Coast's most productive fishing grounds. From…
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Florida Keys: World-Class Fishing Access from Island Harbors
By Shawn Bean, sportfishingmag.com. The Florida Keys' extensive network of marinas, boat ramps, and charter operations provides exceptional access to one of America's most diverse fishing…
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U.S. secures major win for bluefin tuna fishery at 2025 ICCAT annual meeting
By noaa.gov, Published in noaa.gov. The United States delegation to the 2025 annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in Seville, Spain,…
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Night Fishing for Striped Bass: A Guide to New Jersey’s Fall Surf
By Nick Honachefsky, Published in sportfishingmag.com As fall settles over the mid-Atlantic coast, experienced surf anglers know that some of the best striper fishing happens after…
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