NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries has granted the Makah Tribe a waiver under the Marine Mammal Protection Act which allows a limited subsistence and ceremonial hunt of Eastern North Pacific gray whales. Their cultural whaling tradition dates back more than 1,000 years, and is fundamental to their identity and herit...

On May 27, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society responded to a report of a dead dolphin on the west side of Beach 8th Street in Far Rockaway in Queens, New York. The dolphin was found with its dorsal fin, a pectoral fin, and tail removed. The NOAA Office of Law Enforcement and @nysdec learned...

Attention sea turtle lovers and stamp collectors: Were excited to share the first U.S. stamps dedicated solely to sea turtles! We worked with @uspostalservice to create six new sea turtle Forever stamps to celebrate sea turtle protection and bring awareness to the threats sea turtles face worldw...

Wildly wondrous whale sightings! On a recent aerial survey, our North Atlantic Right Whale team saw a whopping 161 whales! They saw the whales (seven different species!) south of Marthas Vineyard and southeast of Nantucket.Highlights included seeing 93 sei whalesone of the highest concentrations ...

Enjoying the great outdoors the last few days of #NationalFishingandBoatingWeek? Don't forget to watch out for wildlife! Marine animals that are hit by vessels are often seriously injured or killed. Avoid collisions with them by keeping a sharp lookout and watching your speed. Keep your distance ...

Last week, the @noaafisheriesnewenglandmidatl North Atlantic right whale team spotted 50 endangered right whales swimming togetherthe most theyve seen at one time, in one area, so far this spring! The team was conducting a survey around Hudson Canyon, about 100 miles southeast of New York City; t...

This pup takes safety seriouslyand so should you. If you're on the water, wear a life jacket! (That goes for pets, too.)Photo: Dog in sweater and safety gear on a boat. Credit: Brian Ramm#SafetyFirst #NFBW2024 #NationalFishingAndBoatingWeek

Connecting kids with nature, and teaching them about fishing or crabbing, is more than just education. It's passing on a cultural heritageand it can be life changing. In our latest podcast, we hear about a project in South Carolina that gets students out on the waterteaching them about fish, wild...

Time on the water, cherished memories, the chance to land a trophy fish, or just bringing home dinnerthere are lots of reasons to love recreational fishing!Saltwater recreational fishing is the lifeblood of many coastal communities, generating tens of billions of dollars in economic activity and ...

Spotted: the 20th North Atlantic right whale calf of the season! On June 1, researchers saw right whale #3270 Pico and her calf approximately 60 miles southeast of Virginia Beach. Pico is at least 22 years old. She was first seen in January 2009 in the Azores, in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. This ...

Were kicking off National Fishing and Boating Week! Recreational fishing is a beloved national pastime and an integral part of coastal life. Millions of Americans access the great outdoors through recreational fishing each year, strengthening families, friendships, and communities. Did you know y...

Saltwater recreational fishing is a cherished national pastime, shared across generations. It's also more than just a hobbyit's an economic powerhouse. Recreational fishing supports almost 700,00 jobs and contributes nearly $80 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product. Our fishing community is ...