NOAA Celebrates 50 Years of Magnuson-Stevens Act and Announces Key Fisheries Decisions

The NOAA Fisheries recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, a landmark law that has guided the United States towards sustainable and cooperative management of marine resources. In other news, the agency has determined that listing Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon under the Endangered Species Act is not warranted, based on the best available scientific information. Additionally, the United States has pushed for stronger action to combat illegal fishing and sustainably manage fisheries in the North Pacific.