05/12/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2022 08:32
Today, NOAA Fisheries released two flagship reports-the 2021 Status of Stocks report and the 2020 Fisheries of the United States report.
"These reports help capture our shared and continued commitment to sustainable fisheries management in the U.S. as we continue to make progress in rebuilding and ending overfishing on stocks and work to increase the economic impact of our fisheries," said Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries and NOAA's Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Janet Coit. "They also reflect the responsibility we have to understand and mitigate the impacts of climate change on our coastal and marine resources, all while trying to build healthier and more resilient ecosystems."
Our annual Status of Stocksreport highlights our collective efforts to rebuild and recover U.S. fisheries by providing a snapshot of the more than 460 stocks we manage. This year's report shows continued progress in science and management for U.S. fisheries. A few highlights from the report:
Our annual Fisheries of the U.S. reportfocuses on the economic impacts of fisheries. This year's report presents information using an exciting new digital format which helps engage readers in different ways-from those who favor graphics to those who want raw data. A few highlights from the report: