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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Getting to the Bottom of Marine Mammal Crimes
Oct 3: Special agents and enforcement officers with NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement investigate crimes against marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. Read More . . .
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New Proposal to Protect Oceanic Whitetip Sharks
Oct 9: The United States co-sponsors a proposal to add oceanic whitetip sharks to Appendix II of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Read More . . .
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The Surprising Sources of Your Favorite Seafoods
Oct 10: Our top ten favorite seafoods in the United States haven't changed much in the past several years, but you might be surprised at where they come from. Read More . . .
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Making Sense of Fish Stock Assessment Models
Oct 10: How do we make sure our nation's fisheries are sustainable and productive? It starts with fish stock assessment modeling—combining data to evaluate fish stock health necessary to inform fisheries management decisions. Read More . . .
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Time to Cast Your Vote: Pollock vs. Snapper
Oct 12: Which tasty fish would you like to see featured as the Teacher At Sea Photo of the Week: Alaskan Pollock or Red Snapper? The choice is yours. Read More . . .
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Latest News
- 09/28/2012
- NOAA Finds Federal Protection of Northeastern Pacific Ocean Great White Sharks May Be Warranted
- 09/19/2012
- U.S. seafood landings reach 17-year high in 2011
- 09/13/2012
- Secretary of Commerce declares disaster in Northeast Groundfish Fishery
- 09/13/2012
- Secretary of Commerce declares disaster for Alaska King Salmon
- 09/13/2012
- NOAA announces appointment to Western Pacific Fishery Management Council
- 09/05/2012
- Military vets to help rebuild northern California fisheries
- 08/23/2012
- Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries Propose to Simplify Review Process for Critical Habitat Proposals under the Endangered Species Act
- 08/01/2012
- NOAA to conduct status review of green turtles, consider management of Hawaii turtles as distinct population segment
- 07/06/2012
- United States leads on whale conservation
- 07/05/2012
- NOAA predicts above-average season for commercial harvest of brown shrimp in western Gulf of Mexico