These pictures might look pretty similar, but a lot has changed in the last few decades! The mid-20th century was a boom time for fishing around the world.

If everyone who lives (and works) in the ocean was honest on LinkedIn: it’s Reality vs. LinkedIn, Fisheries edition 🐟 #RealityVsLinkedIn

We are hiring a Supervisory International Trade Specialist in the Trade and Commerce Division. The position will also serve as Chief of the Trade and Commerce Policy Branch in Silver Spring, Maryland. Applications due by 5/13/26. For more info and how to apply: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more...

Historic preservation meets habitat conservation! On Michigan’s Lake St. Clair, about 99.9 % of the shoreline is “hardened,” meaning concrete slabs and rock piles have been installed to prevent erosion and flooding. But hardened shorelines also remove important fish habitat.

It’s #CincoDeMayo & #Taco Tuesday—the perfect opportunity to celebrate with sustainable seafood! We rounded up lots of tasty TexMex-inspired seafood recipes—including fish tacos, of course! They’ll be the perfect addition to your fiesta, or just dinner at home. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/cinc...

May is #WetlandsMonth! Wetlands help prevent erosion and flooding by absorbing energy from storms. They filter sediment and pollution out of the water. They provide jobs through tourism, and they’re nurseries for commercial and recreational fisheries. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/hab...

Do you know the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise? They’re both highly intelligent; they use echolocation to find food, communicate, and navigate; they come to the surface to breathe. They even look pretty similar. But they are not the same.

British royalty is visiting the United States this week, and last night they dined on Dover sole. If you want to eat like a king (or queen!), you can try one of our delicious sole recipes: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/sole...

Investments in the restoration of Florida’s Robinson Preserve are paying off! Once degraded farmland, the Preserve is now a coastal haven delivering major benefits for the environment, people, and the economy. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Check out this amazing whale rescue! To celebrate #MarineMammalRescueDay, we’re highlighting the rescue of a humpback whale that was entangled in fishing gear near the Port of Dutch Harbor, Alaska in 2024. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

50 years of the Magnuson-Stevens Act has made the United States a global leader in sustainable fisheries management. That includes work that’s good for people and the planet—like ending overfishing, protecting marine species, and rebuilding stocks. Poll: how many stocks have been rebuilt?

This Hawaiian monk seal pup is almost too cute to be real! And seeing one up close is incredibly rare (this pic was taken with a telephoto lens). www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Sharing is caring! This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the power of working together to care for our amazing planet. 🌎 fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor... #EarthDay #EarthDayNOAA

Happy Earth Day! This day is a powerful reminder of why we work to restore our blue planet. 🌎💙 When environmental disasters disrupt waterfront access, NOAA restores habitat to reconnect communities to the outdoors: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor... #EarthDayNOAA; #EarthDay; #HabitatRestoration

The science -- and excitement -- of discovery: Scientists reveal identity of mysterious ‘golden orb’ collected during NOAA expedition --> Check out our special #EarthDayNOAA feature story: noaa.gov/news/scienti... via NOAA Research & NOAA Ocean Exploration #GoldenOrb

NOAA Fisheries is taking ocean monitoring to the next level in Hawai'i! 🌊 We're testing autonomous underwater gliders equipped with passive acoustic sensors to find a cost-effective, high-coverage solution to study marine mammals and their ecosystems. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

As the runners cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon today, we’re thinking about the marathon migrations that salmon take. 🏃 Snake River Chinook and steelhead are the ultramarathon runners of the salmon family. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Earth Day isn't just one day—it's every day at NOAA Fisheries! 🌍 www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

What’s in that hidden compartment? 🤔 Just some of the thousands of pounds of scallops that were illegally harvested as part of a conspiracy to cover up overfishing—which we busted. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Did you know that Atlantic sea scallops were the first stock rebuilt under the Magnuson-Stevens Act? Today, they’re still a sustainability success story thanks to collaboration between fishermen and scientists.

Every summer, salmon and steelhead swim hundreds of miles from the Pacific Ocean toward their spawning grounds. But fish swimming toward the Yakima River in Central Washington often hit a wall of heat they can’t penetrate.

Recent Grads! We are hiring six Fish Biologist-Survey positions across multiple duty stations. Applications are due by April 20, 2026. For more detailed information on responsibilities and how to apply: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more...

History buffs, ocean lovers, and fisheries nerds—this one is for you! 🐟 📣 Today marks 50 years since the Magnuson-Stevens Act was signed into law! The Act is the cornerstone of U.S. marine fisheries management, positioning the United States as a global leader in sustainable fisheries.

It’s National Siblings Day, and we're celebrating with the Bacon brothers … but not the six degrees of separation ones🎣 Brothers Brian and Peter Bacon are seasoned tuna charter captains out of Rhode Island. Read more about their work: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Spring has sprung and schedules are busy—the perfect time for quick and easy dinners. Seafood is a healthy and delicious basis for weeknight meals! Skip the complicated recipes, grab some of your favorite toppings, and try out these easy pollock tacos: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/main...

These marine animals have been misleading you … with their names.

We’re rebuilding Louisiana's coastline: 1 year after the Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project was completed, 1,259 acres of new wetlands are THRIVING! This post-Deepwater Horizon oil spill restoration effort is one of the largest in the Gulf. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

We’re hiring 17 consumer safety officers with multiple duty station locations. Applications are due by April 8, 2026. For more information, including details on how to apply to on USAJobs: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more...

Never heard of a barracudina? You're not the only one. Researchers from NOAA Fisheries and the Smithsonian Institution recently identified a new species from specimens that had been sitting in their collections since 1957! www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Record 30,000 endangered Central California Coast Coho salmon return to Mendocino Coast rivers! Learn how @noaa.gov has funded more than 100 restoration projects on the Mendocino Coast: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement has halted and removed illegal tuna imports from the United States 🛑 Two multi-year investigations have resulted in significant civil penalties and halting of improperly labeled tuna from entering U.S. commerce: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Endangered North Atlantic right whales are at heightened risk for vessel strikes because they spend a lot of time at, or close to, the water’s surface. You can play a key role in reducing this threat! From April 1 to July 31, the Great South Channel Seasonal Management Area is in effect.

And that’s a wrap on Seal and Sea Lion Week! We hope you had fun learning about our favorite pinnipeds. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor... #SealAndSeaLionWeek

Did you know we can use ocean temperatures to predict the size of sea lions? Our 50+ years of research on San Miguel Island, CA helped us realize California sea lions are ecosystem indicators because they respond rapidly to environmental changes. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Drum roll, please: The winner of our Chunky Seal Contest is … the bearded seal! Bearded seals get their name from their sensitive long white whiskers, which they use to find food. It’s no surprise this one was a winner—bearded seals are the largest species of Arctic seal, weighing up to 800 pounds.

Last spring, NOAA scientists and partners flew more than 24,000 miles over sea ice to study the abundance and distribution of seals in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas. It was the most extensive aerial survey of ice seals to date! More about the research: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

If not friend, why friend shaped? We know seals and sea lions laying on shore look cute and it’s tempting to get close. You also might worry that they are sick, injured, or in danger, and want to touch them or move them back into the water. But don’t! #SealAndSeaLionWeek

We’re hiring five Fish Biologist-Survey positions across multiple duty station locations and career levels. Applications are due by April 1, 2026. 🐟 For more information, including details on how to apply to on USAJobs: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more...

Here’s a heartwarming sea lion rescue story, just in time for Christmas. Oh wait, we mean Seal & Sea Lion Week! 🦭🎄 Follow the journey of a resilient endangered pup who found a second chance after a life-saving trip from Alaska to California: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor... #SealandSeaLionWeek

Move over Fat Bear Week, it’s time for a chunky seal contest! 🦭 Who deserves the Chunkiest Seal crown? 👑 Vote for your favorite super-sized seal and let us know. #SealAndSeaLionWeek

Even after decades of research, we still don’t know everything about the animals we study—for example, why Hawaiian monk seals sometimes get eels stuck in their noses. (And yes, it’s happened more than once!) www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor... #SealAndSeaLionWeek

At first glance, seals and sea lions look fairly similar. But if you look closer, you can spot the differences—like their ears and flippers, the noises they make, and even the way they move. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQSa... www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor... #SealandSeaLionWeek

“Hope this email finds you well!” *How your email finds me* An email? On a Monday? These sea lion pups would never. #SealAndSeaLionWeek

It’s #SealAndSeaLionWeek! These adorable marine mammals have been around for about 30 million years and are indicators of ocean health. 🌊 Some species can hold their breath for up to 2 hours and dive deeper than a mile when looking for food! Follow along: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

It's official: the number of North Atlantic right whale calves born this season is the highest in 17 years! On March 14, an aerial survey team from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission saw right whale 4617 and her new calf off Crescent Beach, Florida.

Why are wetlands important? They’re great all-around players! They’re stat leaders in multiple categories—from abundant seafood, to cleaner water, to storm protection. 🏆 #MarshMadness Learn more about their winning strategy: www.youtube.com/shorts/g3TOp...

This colossal coral in the Mariana Islands is the largest of its kind! @noaa.gov scientists recently took the first approximate measurements of the coral during the 2025 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program surveys. It measured a whopping 14,500 square feet! oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/mar26/c...

Look what we found at the end of the rainbow! No pot of gold here—it’s a sleepy Hawaiian monk seal. These seals are only found in the Hawaiian Islands, so it’s always lucky to see one. We help conserve their habitat & protect them from threats. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/hawa... #StPatricksDay

We’re hiring four Fish Biologists - Surveyors across multiple duty station locations. Applications are due by March 23, 2026. For more information, including details on how to apply to on USAJobs: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more... #FisheriesScience #Careers #NOAA #WorkAtNOAAFisheries

We’re celebrating #MarshMadness this week! While the teams duel it out on the basketball court, we’re keeping an eye on our brack… ish areas 🌊 Learn more about these important habitats and how we’re helping them rebound ⛹️‍♂️ www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...