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  • Rauch Testifies at Seafood Certification Hearing

    Sept 24: Today NOAA Fisheries Acting Assistant Administrator Sam Rauch testified at the Senate Commerce Committee's hearing on "The Role of Certification in Rewarding Sustainable Fishing” at 10:30 EST.

  • Fishery Fraud Brings Hefty Penalty

    Aug 20: Criminal charges have been levied against a New York fisherman for the illegal catch of more than 86,000 pounds of fluke.

  • And the Winner Is: Great American Seafood Cook-Off

    Aug 13: And the winner is...learn more about the winning chef and dish of 2013 Great American Seafood Cook-off.

  • New on FishWatch.gov—Blacktip Shark

    Aug 2: FishWatch provides easy-to-understand, science-based facts to help you make smart, sustainable seafood choices. Explore all our species profiles, including the newest addition, Atlantic blacktip shark.

  • Seafood Fraud—Detection and Prevention

    Jul 17: Learn how NOAA's Seafood Inspection Program works to help ensure that the seafood you buy is what the seller claims it is. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.

  • 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.

  • Eat Local, Think Global Symposium on U.S. Seafood

    Jul 10: NOAA Fisheries is hosting a first-of-its-kind symposium, "Eat Local, Think Global: Making a Case for US Seafood", on July 16-17, in Oakland, California to explore how U.S. fisheries can gain overcome the myths and misperceptions and gain more recognition in domestic markets as sustainably managed.

  • Largest Oyster Restoration in Chesapeake Bay

    May 29: There are three important things to consider when building an oyster reef: location, location, location.

  • New Report—"More Habitat Means More Fish"

    May 7: NOAA announces the release of an illustrated report outlining the crucial role that habitat plays in keeping U.S. commercial and recreational fisheries strong.

  • Results of the Recent Hake Survey Are In

    Apr 24: Last year, NOAA scientists and West Coast fishermen collaborated to reduce uncertainty in the Pacific hake fishery, improving near-term outlook for fishermen while protecting long-term availability of the fish.

  • Technology Helps Fight Fraud—It’s No Joke

    Apr 1: Learn how new traceability technology may help fight seafood fraud.

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