Please select your home edition
Edition
FBW submit news (top)

2018 Status of Stocks released

by NOAA Fisheries 3 Aug 2019 14:43 UTC

We are pleased to announce that today NOAA Fisheries has released the 2018 Status of U.S. Fisheries Report to Congress.

The report shows continued positive progress with 91 percent of U.S. stocks not subject to overfishing and 82 percent of stocks not overfished.

Additionally, one stock-Gulf of Maine smooth skate-was rebuilt, bringing the total number of stocks rebuilt since 2000 to 45.

Read the complete report here.

Related Articles

President signs order promoting American seafood
Calls for the expansion of sustainable U.S. seafood production The President signed a new Executive Order promoting American seafood competitiveness and economic growth to propel the United States forward. It calls for the expansion of sustainable U.S. seafood production. Posted on 9 May New state of the ecosystem reports
Human uses affect ecosystem productivity but also fishing communities and regional economies Two newly issued reports provide a snapshot of the Northeast U.S. Shelf Ecosystem. They look at everything from phytoplankton production at the bottom of the food web to the fishery harvests at the top. Posted on 13 Apr West Coast salmon fishing and southern residents
Chinook salmon fishing is a mainstay of the West Coast economy Southern Resident killer whales have long pursued the biggest and most nourishing Chinook salmon from coastal Pacific waters. Chinook salmon fishing is also a mainstay of the West Coast economy, generating nearly $72 million in income last year. Posted on 12 Apr West Coast shift toward productive conditions
But lingering heat may 'tilt' marine ecosystem Ocean status report shows mixed signals as some species thrive while others struggle. Burgeoning populations of anchovy and a healthy crop of California sea lion pups reflected improved productivity off parts of the West Coast in 2019. Posted on 14 Mar Pacific Coast recreational fishing update
Ways to improve regional data collection efforts The Pacific Coast Recreational Fisheries Information Network (Pacific RecFIN) has completed its Marine Recreational Information Program Regional Implementation Plan. Posted on 10 Feb Atlas reveals new information on sharks
Citizen science program sheds new light on movement/distribution patterns A 52-year database of the distribution and movements of 35 Atlantic shark species revealed new information on some of the least known species. It also uncovered a few surprises about where sharks go and how long they live. Posted on 9 Feb Improvements to recreational fishing data
Since the Marine Recreational Information Program Since the Marine Recreational Information Program's inaugural implementation plan was published in 2008, annual reports have tracked its efforts to provide the high-quality recreational fishing statistics needed to assess and manage U.S. fish stocks. Posted on 2 Feb Investigating the effects of ocean acidification
Collaborative study looks at potential risks to Atlantic sea scallops On a gray December day, students, faculty, and NOAA scientists packed Massachusetts Maritime Academy's aquaculture lab. They worked shoulder to shoulder to answer high-stakes questions. Posted on 26 Jan Sustainability successes for migratory species
A look back at important scientific findings and management measures Managing Atlantic tunas, sharks, swordfish, and billfish presents unique challenges. These species can travel vast distances across state and international borders to find food or reproduce. Posted on 25 Jan Learning more about a big fish
Is one of the largest fish in the Gulf of Maine showing signs of recovery? For nearly three centuries Atlantic halibut off New England and Atlantic Canada were taken for food and sometimes discarded as a nuisance. Their fate depended on the market and just how numerous they were. Posted on 7 Dec 2019
FBW submit news (top)
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2020 Sail-World FishingBoating-World and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy