11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (216+ words) NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the Port of San Francisco for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project in San Francisco Bay, California. NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on its proposal to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (311+ words) In 2025, NOAA's Aquaculture Program made significant investments in science and planning to foster sustainable domestic aquaculture growth. NOAA's'Aquaculture Highlights 2025 showcases how NOAA is creating opportunities for sustainable aquaculture to grow and thrive across the United States.' When produced responsibly, as…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (112+ words) The 2026 red snapper fishing season for vessels with a federal for-hire reef fish permit is 147 days in federal waters of the Gulf. What are the quotas and ACTs for 2026? 2026 Annual Catch Target How is the red snapper season length for…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (1349+ words) Back-to-back record spawning seasons suggest that reconnecting tributaries and restoring salmon habitat is supporting Central California Coast Coho population growth. NOAA has funded more than 100 restoration projects on the Mendocino Coast. Several factors contributed to this surge. Many scientists believe…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (540+ words) New measures for Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) scallop vessels and a summary of how they may affect fishing plans and activities for the 2026 fishing year. Effective April 1, 2026. The Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) Scallop Management Area will open on…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (122+ words) NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on 2026-2028 Specifications for the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan 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…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (106+ 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....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (513+ words) NOAA Fisheries Halts and Removes Illegal Tuna Imports From United States'NOAA Fisheries (.gov) NOAA Fisheries Halts and Removes Illegal Tuna Imports From United States Following two successful NOAA investigations, seafood importers were issued thousands of dollars in fines for improperly…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (24+ words) NOAA Fisheries Announces the 2026 Recreational Fishing Season for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic Region Will Close on March 27, 2026NOAA Fisheries (.gov)...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (344+ words) The Pacific Fishery Management Council has released three alternative options for West Coast salmon seasons, which for 3 years have been closed in California. Regional Administrator Jennifer Quan discusses NOAA's outlook on this year's salmon seasons. I'll start with what everyone…...