House Budget Proposal for NOAA Would Spell Disaster for Fisheries
In early September, the House Committee on Appropriations passed its proposed budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as part of the larger Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies b...
House Budget Proposal for NOAA Would Spell Disaster for Fisheries
The United States has long recognized the link between our ocean and our economy. For nearly 50 years, bipartisan congressional leadership has designed and built a world-class science and management system with the goal...
We Need NOAA to Keep Fishing Communities Strong
This blog was written by Michele Conrad, advisor to Ocean Conservancy on achieving priority fish conservation and ecosystem goals on the West Coast. As a former state ocean policy manager, Michele represented the State o...
The Highs and Lows of Black Cod
So common is batter-fried squid—Calamari, as it’s labeled on seafood menus—that it may come as a surprise how unique and important this valuable species is to coastal communities and ecosystems. On the West Coa...
Calamari Poses Sustainability and Climate Challenges
October is National Seafood Month, a time to celebrate the incredible diversity of ocean life and the hardworking communities that rely on the ocean for food, livelihoods, recreation and other benefits. At Ocean Conserva...
The Bering Sea Snow Crab Collapse: A Climate-Driven Crisis
October 1 kicked off National Seafood Month, a great time to remember the importance of effective fishery management that supports sustainable fisheries. It is also a time to reflect on how we can better ensure thriving...
Gag Grouper Fishery Deserves Your Attention
Despite being megabig, the megamouth shark has stayed relatively hidden in the sea for ages—having only been discovered in 1976. These sharks were found off the coast of Hawaii when one was accidentally caught after gett...
Megamouth Sharks are Megacool
This blog is best read with musical accompaniment. May we suggest, Barracuda by Heart? You’ll be glad you listened while you read. The great barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda, has a reputation for being fast, aggressive and...
Oooh, Barracuda
The 2023 Status of Stocks report illustrates the challenges of managing U.S. fisheries sustainably in an era where climate change is not down the road—it has already arrived. Overfishing remains a persistent issue, and r...
Navigating Troubled Waters: Breaking Down the 2023 Status of Stocks Report
Gag grouper are reef fish that live in the waters off the Southeastern United States, with a range that extends south throughout the Caribbean and along the coast of Brazil. They primarily eat fish, crabs and shrimp...