NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries: Northeast Fisheries Science Center
This homepage for the Northeast Fisheries Science Center provides access to updates and status reports, information on research and conservation efforts and links to related agencies including Fishery Management Councils.
NOAA
Noaa: National Marine Fisheries Headquarters
This home page provides links to fisheries organizations, research and regulations.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Fisheries
In this lesson plan, students explore issues related to fisheries sustainability and simulate fish monitoring methods commonly used by scientists and resource managers.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Fishing for a Future
Students explore sustainable fishing through a specific case study in Peru, which is home to one of the world's largest fisheries. [7 min, 34 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.
NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation
NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation oversees the conservation of United States coastal and marine habitats. Learn about the different projects they have undertaken and supported, what the work involves, and why it is so...
Other
Massachusetts: Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
This is the homepage for MassWildlife, the fish and wildlife agency for the state of Masschusetts. It contains a wealth of information such as publications, information on the wildlife and fisheries in the area, hunting and fishing...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 4: To Fish or Not to Fish?
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates fisheries. In this activity, students use an ecosystem-based management tool known as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to manage fisheries. This lesson also includes the students...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 1: Plenty of Fish in the Sea?
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigate fisheries. In this lab experiment, students learn about the future of the global fishing industry by reading an article and analyzing oceanic biodiversity.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 5: Gone Fishing
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates fisheries. In this lab, students research the overfishing in New England over the last several decades to understand the consequences of this practice. They will also explore...
Other
Government of West. Australia: Fisheries
This home page from the Government of Western Australia provides fishing regulations and related information as well as links to recreational and commercial fishing, research and market development in West Australia.
Other
North Carolina Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources: Kids' Educational Pages: Fish
A great site for kids wanting to learn more about fish and have some fun at the same time. It provides information about fish including food chain, fun fish facts, crustaceans, and shellfish: oysters, scallops, and clams. It also...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Us Fish and Wildlife Service
This home page provides information on programs, the role of fisheries and recreational fishing and links to various agency links.
NOAA
Noaa: Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Fish Faq
This site is provided for by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Do fish sleep? Do they chew food? Can any fish swim backwards? How many Pinnipeds are on the Endangered Species List? Find out the answers to these questions and many...
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Fisheries Activities
Site from the Texas A&M University provides activities on fisheries that teachers can use in their classrooms to help students learn more about them. Some of the topics included are ecosystems, ocean food chains, fish prints and more.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Northeast Region
An excellent site that provides information on the ecology and environment of the Northeast Region. Specific topics include: Fisheries, Migratory Birds, Refuge Planning, Wetlands, and more.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 6: And on His Farm He Had Some Fish
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates fisheries. In this particular lab, students learn about the aquaculture methods by analyzing FAO aquaculture data. They will also investigate the change to coastal landscapes...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The Fishing Game
A lesson outline for The Fishing Game, which is located on a linked website. Teachers register a class from within the game. Students compete against two fishing companies and try to make the most profit they can over a ten-year period....
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Environmental Careers: Gone Fishing? Life as a Fisheries Biologist
A short description of what it takes to become a fisheries biologist and what they do.
NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries Economics & Social Sciences Program
This home page provides information about fishing economics and includes links to recreational and commercial fishing/economics sites.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Study Questions Wisdom of Harvesting Only the Largest Fish
This article, published by Scientific American (July 9, 2002), highlights a new study which questions the wisdom of harvesting only the largest fish. This "selective extraction" may be causing wild fish to shrink over time.
NOAA
Noaa: North West Fisheries Science Center
This home page provides access to information about research and conservation efforts to protect and preserve living marine resources.
Texas A&M University
Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom
Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 3: Oh What a Tangled Web: Ecosystem Based Management
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that looks at fisheries. In this particular lab, students use tools like Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracking to learn about the management of fisheries through an ecosystem-based approach. During this...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 2: Are You Going to Eat That?
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigate fisheries. During this experiment, students learn about the destruction of the world's fisheries due to obliteration and wasteful fishing practices. Students will also research...