How Do I?
- Register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry?
- Find recreational fishing regulations?
- Report a marine mammal or sea turtle stranding?
- Apply for a fishing permit?
- Import/export fishery products?
- Find a Volunteer coastal restoration effort near me?
- Find a catch and landing information for commercial and recreational fisheries?
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Voices from the Waterfront
Dec 8: This month, as part of NOAA’s Voices from the Waterfront series, we feature Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Farms in Shelton, Washington.Take a look at the unique role aquaculture plays in the local culture and economy. Read More . . .
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Scientists: 2007 Oil Spill Lethal to Fish Embryos
Jan. 5: NOAA scientists and partners recently reported that Pacific herring embryos in shallow waters died in unexpectedly high numbers following the 2007 Cosco Busan oil spill in San Francisco Bay. Read More . . .
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Schwaab Named to New Post at NOAA
Jan 5, 2012: NOAA announced that Eric Schwaab, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, will serve as NOAA’s Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Conservation and Management beginning January 17. Read More . . .
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Schwaab: Catch Limit Milestone Now within Reach
Jan. 9: This statement from Eric Schwaab, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, highlights how NOAA Fisheries will have all Annual Catch Limits in place for federally managed fisheries before the start of the 2012 fishing season. Read More . . .
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Survey Shows Dip in Cook Inlet Beluga Count
Jan. 9: Scientists from NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center today announced the 2011 abundance estimate for the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale population is 284 animals, almost 20 percent lower than last year’s estimate of 340. Read More . . .
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Latest News
- 12/22/2011
- NOAA seeks comment on draft environmental impact statement on Arctic oil and gas exploration
- 12/20/2011
- Deaths of ringed seals in Alaska declared an unusual mortality event; walrus pending
- 12/20/2011
- Science team identifies influenza virus subtype that infected five dead seals
- 12/19/2011
- Chesapeake’s blue crab population supports healthy fishery
- 12/08/2011
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA’s Fisheries Service Propose Policy to Improve Implementation of Endangered Species Act
- 12/06/2011
- NOAA releases regional saltwater recreational fishing plans designed to improve fishing, stewardship and science
- 12/01/2011
- Statement on Gulf of Maine Cod
- 11/21/2011
- Statement from Russell F. Smith III, deputy assistant secretary for international fisheries
- 11/09/2011
- NOAA Fisheries Service advises mariners, right whales are on the move
- 11/08/2011
- NOAA seeks input on enforcement priorities