Saltwater recreational fisheries are crucial for introducing and connecting the next generation to the natural world while simultaneously presenting complex stewardship challenges, including balancing ecosystem conservation with social and economic benefits for the nation.

NOAA Fisheries—the trusted government authority on the science and management of fish, other marine life, and their habitats.

Most of the world's wild fisheries are in the ocean. This article is an overview of ocean fisheries. Oceans occupy 71 percent of the Earth's surface. They are divided into five major oceans, which in decreasing order of size are: the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.

We are committed to maintaining the long term sustainability of Scotland’s rich marine fisheries through continued support of businesses and coastal communities and to increasing the inclusive and sustainable, long-term economic growth of the Scottish fishing industry.

Learn more about their biology and population status, where they live, the threats they face, and how we are conserving and studying each species. NOAA Fisheries manages 474 stocks or complexes under 46 fishery management plans.

Feb 25, 2025 · NOAA Fisheries manages animals that maintain balanced and thriving ocean ecosystems, including fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and sea turtles. NOAA Fisheries and their regional partners use ecosystem-based fisheries management methods …

The Sea Around Us is a research initiative at The University of British Columbia (located at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, formerly Fisheries Centre) that assesses the impact of fisheries on the marine ecosystems of the world, and offers mitigating solutions to …

Sep 27, 2024 · Fisheries is a branch of applied biology focused on the breeding, development, and management of fish populations for human consumption and other uses. It involves the study of fish species, their ecosystems, and the methods used for capturing and processing them.

Mar 7, 2025 · Muskegon, Mich. — The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission is reassessing its sea lamprey program for 2025 following federal layoffs at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides the manpower to control the invasive critters. “We’re still assessing the full impact, so it’s a pretty fluid situation,” Greg McClinchey, the GLFC’s …

Deep sea fish are creatures that have adapted to the extreme conditions of the deep sea. These adaptations include physical, physiological, and behavioral changes that allow them to survive in the deep, dark, and cold waters of the ocean.