3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (311+ words) A scientific article recently published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science provides a new look at shark depredation by exploring the past. This study reveals the breadth of shark depredation in recreational fisheries in the waters from Maine to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (384+ words) Capelin are a major forage fish species in high-latitude marine ecosystems. Recent heatwaves in Alaska led to a dramatic decline in capelin abundance, which can have major impacts on predators, including marine mammals, seabirds, and fish. Between 2002 and 2022, Alaska Fisheries…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (275+ words) This Endangered Species Day, we're highlighting conservation successes and progress made toward the recovery of endangered species. Endangered species face many threats, but thanks to protections under the Endangered Species Act, some are showing signs of recovery. For Endangered Species…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (161+ words) NOAA Fisheries (. gov) Incidental Take Authorization: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project in Baltimore, Maryland NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (124+ words) Commercial catch is allowed, but other fishery restrictions apply. However, commercial fishing is still restricted for certain gear types, pursuant to the New England Fishery Management Council's Deep-Sea Coral Amendment (see below). Can I fish commercially in the Monument? Presidential…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (158+ words) NOAA Fisheries (. gov) Gulf Restoration Live! Secrets of the Deep: What Can Landers Tell Us? Join a livestream from an expedition to advance mesophotic and deep coral restoration. Throughout an upcoming expedition to restore deep-sea corals, NOAA and our partners…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (642+ words) For more than 50 years, NOAA Fisheries has conducted vital research on seal and sea lion populations at a remote research station on San Miguel Island, California. The long-term data set provides clues to help us understand what environmental conditions lead…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (198+ words) Throughout an upcoming expedition to restore deep-sea corals, NOAA and our partners will host public livestreams offering an opportunity to see restoration efforts up close. This expedition, taking place from March to May 2026, is part of a multi-year collaborative effort…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (122+ words) NOAA Fisheries is seeking comments on proposed measures for the 2026-2028 Specifications for the Northeast skate fishery. We are proposing the following specifications for fishing years 2026 through 2028: Comparison of Current 20242025 and Proposed 20262028 Skate Fishery Specifications, in Metric Tons and Whole Weight....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (748+ words) A new study could pave the way for new oyster sterility induction techniques, creating hardier and more resilient oysters. There are many reasons why oyster farmers don't want their shellfish to reproduce. Sterile oysters can grow faster and meatier because…...