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NOAA Calls for Applications for American Fisheries Advisory Committee

The Committee will make recommendations for Saltonstall-Kennedy priorities and grant award funding.
August 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
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Examining Marine Life Vulnerability to Climate Change

Scientists assess risk to 83 species in the Pacific Islands region.
August 08, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A photo of several of the species at risk: Acanthurus achilles, Caranx melampygus, Tripneustes gratilla, Acanthurus triostegus, Scarus rubroviolaceus, Cephalopholis argus, Octopus cyanea, Lutjanus kasmira, Panulirus penicillatus, Triaenodon obesus, Selar crumenophthalmus, Ctenochaetus strigosus, Naso unicornis, Zebrasoma flavescens, Tridacna maxima. Fifteen of the 83 species included in the Pacific Islands vulnerability assessment. From left to right: Acanthurus achilles, Caranx melampygus, Tripneustes gratilla, Acanthurus triostegus, Scarus rubroviolaceus, Cephalopholis argus, Octopus cyanea, Lutjanus kasmira, Panulirus penicillatus, Triaenodon obesus, Selar crumenophthalmus, Ctenochaetus strigosus, Naso unicornis, Zebrasoma flavescens, Tridacna maxima. Photo credit: Bruce Mundy.

NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette Departs for Papahānaumokuākea to Bring NOAA’s Remote Field Scientists Home

NOAA biologists head home after a productive field season in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
August 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Six temporary white tents setup along the beach with an inflatable boat resting on the shoreline. This photo was taken from a small boat after the temporary field camp was setup at the beginning of the field season in May 2022. Field camp at Manawai (Pearl and Hermes Reef). This temporary home to four NOAA biologists is similar to the other camps throughout the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Laura McCue.

Sharing the Tools of Sustainable Fishery Management

NOAA supports Guam and American Samoa with the tools necessary to develop plans that protect their fishery resources. 
August 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Corals in clear pristine waters. Shallow water provides habitat for branching corals (Acropora spp), as seen here on a reef flat in Guam. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jonathan Brown

NOAA Fisheries Invites Comments to Update Recreational Fisheries Policy

Comments will be accepted through December 31, 2022, in the online portal as well as during webinars and in-person meetings.
August 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
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Fishermen catching white marlin off boat White marlin. Photo courtesy of Mike Winn.

Celebrating 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

NOAA Fisheries marks 50 years of marine mammal science, conservation, and recovery under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
July 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
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Gray whales swimming Gray whales were nearly hunted to extinction by commercial whaling. Protections under the MMPA, ESA, and the end of commercial whaling have allowed the species to recover. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #19091).

NOAA Announces 2019 and 2020 Confirmed Large Whale Entanglement Numbers

Seventy five large whale entanglement cases in 2019 and 53 cases in 2020 were confirmed nationally, fewer than in 2018.
June 28, 2022 - Feature Story ,
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large whale entanglement Responders from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Massachusetts, attempt to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale. Entanglements such as this one that involve the whale’s mouth and damage the whale’s baleen are particularly problematic, as they may prevent the animal from effectively feeding and the whale may ultimately starve, even if all of the entangling gear can be successfully removed by the response team. Credit: CCS; Permit No. 18986-04.

Department of Commerce Announces 2022 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils

The Secretary of Commerce announces the appointment of 20 new and returning members of the eight regional fishery management councils.
June 27, 2022 - Feature Story ,
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Fishing vessels docked at Point Judith, Rhode Island Fishing vessels in Point Judith, Rhode Island. Credit: NOAA.

It’s Time to Act FAST for Turtles

The Fishing Around Seals and Turtles (FAST) program provides guidance on what to do if an accidental interaction occurs, including helpful tips to avoid snagging a sea turtle.
June 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
750x500-sea-turtle-fishermen-cut-line-safely-NOAA-PIRO.jpg Fishermen: Itʻs OK to help a hooked green sea turtle by cutting off the line as close to the hook as possible. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Scientists to Survey Remote Area in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre

Data collected on cruise SE 22-04 will give scientists a snapshot of this unique ecosystem and offer insight into how it is likely to change in the face of global climate change.
June 09, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
North Pacific Tropical Gyre Figure of the North Pacific Ocean with the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre circulation shown with arrows. The two white circles mark the productive fishing grounds to the north and the low oxygen/poor bigeye fishing grounds to the south. The research expedition will visit both those areas. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.