Healthy fisheries and waters are the foundation of America’s outdoor traditions and give us the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. The Fish and Aquatic …

NOAA Fisheries conserves habitats to boost fish populations, recover threatened and endangered species, and support resilient coastal communities. Healthy habitat—like wetlands, rivers, and …

Jun 26, 2023 · In 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced an important milestone in fish conservation. The most famous darter in the world, the Snail Darter, was considered …

Jun 6, 2018 · Fish are an important part of the aquatic ecosystem. They transfer energy up and down the food chain and fulfill many important ecological roles. Fish are an important source …

With climate change, fish are already shifting to cooler waters that are deeper and toward the poles. Ocean acidification will influence fish in ways that are not fully understood. Pollution and …

The benefits of fish habitat conservation work under the National Fish Habitat Partnership program are many: Healthy habitat means healthy fisheries – Before you can catch them, fish …

Planning for fish conservation requires ethical reasoning about fish and fishing. Answers to fundamental questions about conservation of fish may involve rethinking and adopting ethical …

WWF recognizes that the most significant conservation impact happens when a fishery is transitioning to more sustainable practices. For this reason, in 2010, WWF began …

Essential fish habitat includes all types of aquatic habitat where fish spawn, breed, feed, or grow to maturity. You can search for the habitat of a specific species using our EFH Mapper tool. …

Mar 27, 2025 · Fish conservationists work to educate the public about the importance of fish conservation and the threats facing fish populations. They also work to promote sustainable …