Sharks | NOAA Fisheries

20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020

As we wrap up 2020, check out the most memorable marine features, videos,…

December 11, 2020 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Pacific Islands

Southeast

West Coast

National

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Pocillopora grandis coral colonies serve as a welcome shelter for these butterflyfish and damselfish. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Ari Halperin.

Request for Applications: 2021 Shark Research Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is now accepting applications from commercial shark fishermen interested in participating in the 2021 Shark Research Fishery. A completed application and required vessel information must be submitted by December 30, 2020 for…

Federal Register Notice

Notice

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Highly Migratory Species

Published

12/18/2020

Request for Applications: 2021 Shark Research Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is now accepting applications from commercial shark…

November 30, 2020 -

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Southeast

2021 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Year Quotas, Opening Dates, and Retention Limits

This final rule establishes quota levels, opening dates, and retention limits for the 2021 Atlantic commercial shark fisheries, including those in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.  The 2021 quotas, adjusted as appropriate to account for over-…

Final Rule

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Highly Migratory Species

Effective

12/18/2020