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The NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) has current openings for people qualified as wage mariners for jobs as able-bodied seamen, fishermen, and general vessel assistants. NOAA’s ships provide a wide range of mission support for the agency, … Continued
NOAA Sea Grant has announced 32 research grants totaling $9.3 million for projects around the U.S. to further develop the nation’s marine and coastal aquaculture industry. The grants were awarded through two competitions to help spur the development and growth … Continued
2016 commercial seafood landings (edible and industrial) by U.S. fishermen at ports in the 50 states totaled 9.6 billion pounds, valued at $5.3 billion, according to NOAA Fisheries’ Fisheries of the United States, 2016. The volume of landings decreased by … Continued
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), with the assistance from NOAA Fisheries, are conducting rapid appraisals of impacts to fishing communities from hurricanes Irma and Harvey, respectively. The goals of … Continued
NOAA Fisheries recently announced the release of the 2015 Fisheries Economics of the United States Report. The report includes economic information related to commercial and recreational fishing activities, and fishing-related industries in the United States. What information does the report … Continued
NOAA Fisheries is soliciting interest in fishing opportunities in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Regulatory Area for 2017. The announcement published in the Federal Register contains information on the available quotas for U.S. fishermen and outlines the process and … Continued