NEWS & EVENTS

RESEARCH & FISHERIES NEWS

December 6, 2011

VIMS Researchers have developed genetic markers that discriminate between Atlantic and Indo-Pacific blue marlin, an important development in enforcing the ban on Atlantic blue marlin sales.

December 4, 2011

NMFS reports that the Gulf oil spill likely impacted only a small percentage of bluefin tuna larvae.

May 31, 2011

NMFS has published 2011 General Category bluefin retention limits.

May 27, 2011

After its 90-day review, NOAA decided not to list Atlantic bluefin tuna under the Endangered Species Act.