A man looks out at sea while standing on a low, artisanal fishing boat.

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The Great Pacific Migration

The Pacific bluefin tuna makes an impressive migration across the Pacific Ocean. Learn how this may impact our understanding of their population numbers. 

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America’s ever-changing relationship with seafood

A dish of halibut

Are You An Educator?

At Smithsonian Ocean, we have lesson plans, activities, and resources to help you engage your students in the wonders of our oceans.
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Fishing Articles

A lesson learned twice: The Story of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas

King scallop in Lamlash Bay reserve

Exploring a Unique Biodiversity Hotspot In the Gulf of Maine

An Atlantic wolffish hiding on Cashes Ledge off the New England coast.

Hay una aplicación para eso: usando teléfonos para contribuir a una pesca sostenible

Interfaz de usuario de la Fish App

Nimble Fingers: the Women Behind Maine’s Canneries

a woman's hands close a tin of sardines near a pile of empty cans

There’s an App for That: Using Phones to Help Make Fishing Sustainable

An image of a cell phone displaying the Fish App.

The Big Five of the Ocean: Exploring the Waters of East Africa

A whale shark swims with a diver off the coast of East Africa.