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Meet Fisherman Gerald “Gene” Weaver

As we celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, we sat down with Gene Weaver, a fisherman on Saipan, to share his love of fishing.
June 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Headshot of Gene Weaver.

5-Year Review Finds Yelloweye Rockfish and Bocaccio Need Continued Protection, Outlines Recovery Actions

No change warranted in Endangered Species Act status of two rockfish species in Puget Sound/Georgia Basin.
June 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Juvenile Yelloweye Rockfish swimming under water Juvenile Yelloweye Rockfish. Credit: Dave Whitmer

NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes in its Alaska Survey Portfolio

This is part of a larger effort by NOAA Fisheries to modernize its survey enterprise, which will lead to greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost effectiveness.
June 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Water with mountains in the background

Teaching Kids to Fish and Love the Water

NOAA Fisheries and partners are working with communities in South Carolina to get kids involved in fishing and environmental conservation.
June 06, 2024 - Podcast ,
Children fishing on a dock in Charleston, South Carolina Children fishing on a dock in Charleston, South Carolina. Credit: Jae Schmitz

Evaluating Spatial Management Strategies to Optimize Sustainability of Transboundary Sablefish

Scientists and fishermen collaborated across international borders to identify the most effective management approaches for this highly mobile, highly valuable commercial species.
June 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Fish swimming near the sea floor Sablefish near the seafloor. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Advancing Recreational Fishing Priorities Together

Learn about some of our work to improve recreational fisheries science, management, and conditions on the water.
June 05, 2024 - Feature Story ,
A young girl in pigtails holds a fishing rod and smiles at the camera. She it sitting on a white boat with other people fishing along the side of the boat behind her. People enjoy recreational fishing. Credit: National Park Trust

NOAA Shares Plans to Re-envision Recreational Fishing Data Collection

NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology Director Evan Howell reflects on the importance of collaborating on a fresh approach to the recreational fisheries data collection partnership in the United States.
June 05, 2024 - Leadership Message ,
Recreational anglers fish off the coast of Florida. Fishing from a private boat. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Shark Depredation: A Frustrating Experience for Fishermen in the Atlantic

NOAA Fisheries continues to work with partners and fishermen to find solutions to depredation.
June 04, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Saltwater fishing boat with poles in the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama. Saltwater fishing boat with poles in the Gulf of Mexico near Alabama.

Exploring Innovative Strategies to Reduce Red Snapper Discards

NOAA Fisheries is recommending nearly $900,000 in funding for projects that will reduce discards and increase fishing opportunities.
June 03, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Image of a red snapper Credit: Florida Sea Grant