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Shark Conservation Act moving through Congress

NCMC: Please write to your senators Read More
NJ officials back 'pots off the reefs' legislation

Similar legislation was blocked from coming to a vote last year... Read More
NOAA: Seven Stocks Removed from Overfishing List, None Added

2007 status of U.S. fisheries report released Read More
California DFG makes record salmon release

The 3- to 5-inch "smolt" Chinook salmon were raised in three DFG hatcheries Read More
NOAA administrator applauds senate bill to combat illegal fishing

Among its provisions, this legislation would clarify and strengthen the Department of Commerce's enforcement authority to help combat illegal fishing Read More
U.S. gets tough on shark finning

The most significant change in Amendment 2 is a new requirement that all sharks be landed with fins naturally attached. Read More
N.J. anglers urged to push for reef bill

Anglers urged to push for reef bill Read More
NOAA issues rule to prevent overfishing of Atlantic sharks

NOAA issues rule to prevent overfishing of Atlantic sharks Read More
A Bay Reborn

The comeback is complete. Tampa Bay's restoration has resulted in the best permit, snook, redfish, seatrout, cobia and tarpon fishing in decades. Read More
Tagging Along

Put on your long underwear and foul-weather gear as Salt Water Sportsman's Gary Caputi takes you aboard a NOAA research vessel to tag trophy striped bass on the wintering grounds off North Carolina's Outer Banks. Read More