Commerce Department allocates $15.8M in fishery disaster funding to Fla., Calif., and Makah Tribe October 22, 2026 Fishery resource disaster funding will address multiple disasters and support local coastal economies including the fishery for California sea urchins, like the one pictured. (Image credit: AdobeStock) Today, NOAA announced the allocation of $15.8 million in fishery resource disaster funding, appropriated by Congress in the American Relief Act, 2025. The funding will address multiple fishery resource disasters that occurred in Florida, California, and for the Makah Tribe in Washington state between 2019 and 2024. “The U.S. seafood industry plays a critical role in our coastal economy,” said NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs, Ph.D. “Our fishermen depend on each catch to sustain their livelihoods, yet fishery disasters can have devastating impacts on the businesses and communities that rely on these resources. NOAA is committed to supporting and uplifting our coastal…