Shark Conservation, Science, and Management

Aug 9: A closer look at NOAA's role in shark conservation, management, and policy.
Fighting For Global Sustainable Fisheries

Sept 17: Pacific countries tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and work to promote sustainable fisheries in the Coral Triangle region.
Spiny Dogfish, Skates, Smalltooth Sawfish—Oh My!

Aug 7: Sharks are widely recognized members of the group of fish called elasmobranchs, including other fauna swimming off the shores of the U.S. like dogfish, skates, rays, and sawfish. Credit: R. Dean Grubbs/Florida State University
Uncovering the Mysteries of Nautilus

Jul 22: NOAA-funded research is better helping us understand nautilus; a mysterious creature that has been around for half a billion years.
The Journey of Atlantic Salmon

Jul 15: International research turns the spotlight on the ocean and its importance to the recovery and management of Atlantic salmon.
Seafood Trade Programs—Going Electronic

Jul 8: Trade programs for seafood will be going electronic, which will simplify trade and help to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated product from entering the U.S. market.
Ross Sea—An Ecological Treasure

Jul 1: Nations consider adoption of proposal to protect the Ross Sea, one of the most unique and biologically rich places on earth.
Sharks Win Protection at CITES

Mar 14: Countries voted to increase protection for five commercially-exploited species of sharks and manta rays. Photo Credit: Brian Skerry.
United States and Morocco Shake Hands

Nov 13: The U.S. signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morocco that sets the stage for collaboration on ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management and sustainable marine aquaculture.
ICCAT Meeting to Conserve and Manage Key Species

Nov 13: The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) starts its annual meeting in Agadir, Morocco to consider conservation measures for a variety of Atlantic marine species.
Working Together to End IUU Fishing

Nov 2: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens the sustainability of our ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Combating IUU fishing is one of NOAA Fisheries’ top priorities.
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).