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(Overlay) L: Goliath grouper circa 1945. Credit: Wally Ericson. R: Shrimp fishing in Galveston, Texas. Date unknown. Credit: NOAA Library/NOAA Fisheries Archives/Bob Brigham; (Background): Boats in harbor. Credit: Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant

Gulf Fishery Management: Progress Through Partnership

7/31/2026

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

The image depicts two individuals on the deck of a research vessel at sea, engaged in deploying a piece of oceanographic equipment that measures temperature and depth

Why NOAA Matters: Maine's Island Institute Makes the Case

7/30/2026

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

White abalone. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

2025 Species Recovery Grant Awardees Announced

7/23/2026

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

The United States is a global leader in fisheries excellence, and NOAA's regional priorties will increase opportunities for American fishermen and women. (Image credit: Shutterstock via NOAA Fisheries)

NOAA Announces Regional Priorities To Advance America-First Seafood Strategy

7/5/2026

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

A person tends to oyster beds at an oyster farm in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries)

NOAA Strengthens Commitment to Aquaculture Through New Cooperative Institute

6/28/2026

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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NOAA Fisheries Announces $2.3 Million to Study Atlantic Mackerel with the Northeast Fishing Industry

6/11/2026

By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries is beginning a cooperative research initiative, partnering with the Northeast fishing industry to learn more about Atlantic mackerel population dynamics. The initiative will receive $2.3 million in the current fiscal year. The project will engage more than 50 fishing vessels to collect and analyze data… SEE MORE

Neskowin Creek, a salmon stream in Tillamook County, Oregon, flows out to the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Adobe Stock

Reconnecting Rivers Boosts Oregon Coast Coho Recovery

6/10/2026

By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries supports one of the most ambitious salmon restoration projects on Oregon’s coast: the Salmon SuperHwy. This partnership of more than a dozen organizations works across the Tillamook, Nestucca, and Sand Lake watersheds. It works to restore fish passage at dozens of stream barriers, such as failing… SEE MORE

A container ship is docked at Massport's Conley Container Terminal on Boston Harbor

NOAA Installs New PORTS® in Boston Harbor

3/16/2026

By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. New navigational system will improve safety in one of nation’s busiest ports NOAA announced today the successful installation of a Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) in Boston Harbor. The system includes observational equipment at MassPort’s Conley Terminal and on the Tobin Memorial Bridge. The Boston Harbor PORTS, established in… SEE MORE

Western Flyer was used by author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts for their expedition to the Sea of Cortez.

Steinbeck's Historic Western Flyer Plans Spring Return to Pacific Northwest

2/15/2026

By Norris Comer, best4boats.com. One of America’s most storied vessels is plotting a course back to her home waters. The Western Flyer — the 1937 wooden fishing vessel immortalized in John Steinbeck’s The Log from the Sea of Cortez — is now a fully restored floating classroom based in Monterey,… SEE MORE

2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Wrap Up

12/2/2025

By Eric Colby for US Harbors US Harbors made our annual trip to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), joining thousands of boaters, builders, and marine businesses across seven venues on nearly 90 acres of waterfront. Now in its 66th year, FLIBS featured more than 1,300 vessels, 1,000 exhibitors… SEE MORE

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