FishWatch Debuts Fresh New Look

FishWatch Debuts Fresh New Look

Mar 12: NOAA Fisheries introduces a fresh new FishWatch website at the 2012 International Boston Seafood Show. FishWatch is the go-to resource for easy-to-understand, science-based facts to help you make smart sustainable seafood choices. Read More . . .
2012 Teacher at Sea Class Selected

Mar 27: As the 2012 NOAA Teacher at Sea season begins, sample what's ahead through alumni Jennifer Daftari, a 5th grade teacher in Oklahoma. She reflects on surveying sharks in the Gulf of Mexico and how her research positively impacted her students. Read More . . .
Making Angler Catch Count

April 2: The Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) is changing the way we count and report what saltwater recreational fishermen are catching and how many trips they’re taking. Take a look at what improvements have been made thus far. Read More . . .
New Management Measures for Gulf of Maine Cod

April 2: NOAA Fisheries announced that fishermen will be allowed to catch 6,700 metric tons of Gulf of Maine cod in 2012. Flexibility was identified in the federal fisheries law that could both protect cod and provide sustained fishing opportunities. Read More . . .
Meet a Megamouth Shark Specialist

April 4: Meet Dr. Jose Castro, a NOAA scientist recently invited to help dissect a rare megamouth shark currently on display at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan. Megamouths are one of the most elusive shark species on the planet. Read More . . .