News and Announcements | NOAA Fisheries Refine Results News & Announcements News 3543 items match your filter criteria. Restoration of Florida’s Robinson Preserve Benefits Fish, Visitors, and Local Economy Researchers examined both the economic impacts and fisheries benefits of restoring Robinson Preserve, a former farm site near Tampa Bay now transformed into a coastal nature preserve. April 23, 2026 Feature Story Southeast Righting the Course of Distrust Through Collaboration New research found high costs and low profit in commercial fishing led to distrust in fisheries managers and management processes. We’re working to improve trust through collaborative research, on-ramps for industry input, and idea factories. April 21, 2026 Feature Story New England/Mid-Atlantic Western Atlantic Provides Refuge for Bluefin Tuna A 30-year study shows that conservation measures in the western Atlantic have created a vital haven, contributing to the recovery of bluefin tuna. April 21, 2026 Feature Story New England/Mid-Atlantic Southeast How Researchers Are Bringing the 2026 Pacific Coral Survey to You Follow scientists through American Samoa and the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument as they gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions. April 20, 2026 Feature Story Pacific Islands Celebrating Earth Day with NOAA Fisheries Every day is Earth Day at NOAA Fisheries! April 20, 2026 Feature Story National Nominate an Outstanding Steward in Marine, Coastal, or Riverine Habitat Conservation The Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award nomination period is open until June 1, 2026. April 20, 2026 Feature Story National It’s Peak Monk Seal Pupping Season. Here’s What You Need to Know During peak pupping season, a 150-foot distance is the best gift you can give a newborn Hawaiian monk seal pup and its mother. Report all seal sightings to the NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline: (888) 256-9840. April 17, 2026 Feature Story Pacific Islands Credit: National Park Service/Glauco Puig-Santana (NOAA Fisheries Permit #22677) Restoring Cold-Water Pathways for Idaho’s Salmon and Steelhead NOAA-funded projects are reconnecting tributaries and restoring habitat in the Snake River Basin, helping threatened salmon and steelhead complete one of the longest migrations in the lower 48 states. April 17, 2026 Feature Story West Coast The Salmon River, which is part of the Snake River Basin in Idaho. Credit: Adobe Stock Celebrating our Top Taggers for Citizen Science Month April is Citizen Science Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting the anglers who make our cooperative tagging research possible—including our 2025 top taggers! Could you be the next top tagger? April 15, 2026 Feature Story New England/Mid-Atlantic Southeast A white marlin tagged with a spaghetti tag, getting ready to be released. Photo courtesy of Chris Jobes. Scientists and the Fishing Industry Join Forces for Better Data and Management (Part 2) NOAA Fisheries’ Cooperative Research programs build partnerships between scientists and fishermen to collect data that improves fisheries management. April 15, 2026 Feature Story New England/Mid-Atlantic