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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. In fact, this area leads the nation in recreational landings, generates the second largest commercial landings revenue, and fuels a $20 billion annual fishing economy. A… SEE MORE
Why NOAA Matters: Maine's Island Institute Makes the Case
Why NOAA Matters: Maine’s Island Institute Makes the Case Every mariner who checks a forecast before leaving the dock, every harbormaster tracking a king tide, and every fishing family checking for water temperature shifts is relying, often without thinking about it, on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, commonly shortened… SEE MORE
2025 Species Recovery Grant Awardees Announced
By Fisheries.Noaa.Gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA awarded $4.2 million in funding to states and tribes through its Species Recovery Grant Program. These grants promote the recovery of species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. From these funds: $1.9 million supports six new awards to five states: Alaska, California, Florida,… SEE MORE
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2026 Miami Boat Show Wrap Up
By US Harbors The 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show had a new layout designed to create what show producer Informa Markets called a “more connected and accessible experience." The in-water portion of the show returned to the docks along Collins Avenue on Miami Beach — a fitting backdrop… Learn More
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 enhancing economic profitability. This bold, coordinated effort by the Department of Commerce through NOAA Fisheries is in direct response to the President’s Executive Order Restoring… SEE MORE
NOAA Strengthens Commitment to Aquaculture Through New Cooperative Institute
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. Today, NOAA announced the University of New Hampshire as host institution for the new NOAA Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM) to expand NOAA’s impact and strengthen efforts to boost American seafood competitiveness. After a highly competitive application process, this new five-year cooperative institute will harness partnerships… SEE MORE
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