2018 Status of U.S. Fisheries Report to Congress Released

AUGUST 2, 2019 2018 Status of Stocks Released NOAA Fisheries' national report highlights the work toward its goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities. We are pleased to announce that today NOAA Fisheries has released the 2018 Status of U.S. Fisheries Report to Congress. The report shows continued positive progress with 91 percent of U.S. stocks not subject to overfishing and 82 percent of stocks not overfished. Additionally, one stock–Gulf of Maine smooth skate–was rebuilt, bringing the total number of stocks rebuilt since 2000 to 45. The full report is available on our website. Visit our website

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