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    US-EU Share Vision for Sustainable Fisheries

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    Turtle Bycatch Experiments Empower Students

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    Making Sense of Fish Stock Assessments

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    Annual NOAA Report Shows Record Number of Rebuilt Fisheries

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Sustainability Facts

OVERFISHING VS. OVERFISHED: THE SAME THING?


When you see the word “overfishing” it’s only natural to think this only applies to, well, fishing. Although fishing adds significant pressure, fish stocks can also become “overfished” for many other reasons, including natural mortality, disease, and environmental conditions.
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Science Behind Seafood

Fisheries observer

Fisheries Observers: Sentinels of the Sea (and Seafood)
Observers are NOAA-trained biologists who monitor commercial fisheries nationwide, collecting data on catch and bycatch as well as biological samples, information on fishing gear, and economic data. This data is critical for smart fishery management and the future of our seafood supply.

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