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Improving Safety Before a Trip Benefits Everyone on Commercial Fishing Vessels

NOAA Fisheries works hard to support a cooperative and safe working environment for fishermen, observers, and the companies that employ them. A recent two-year independent review of safety practices in U.S. observer programs found them to be robust, mature, and effective. While many positive steps have been made, there is always room to improve safety and make these relationships stronger.
October 08, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Female observer performing pre-trip safety check.

Death of Young Hawaiian Monk Seal RL44/Nanea

Young female monk seal, known as Nanea, was found dead on the North Shore of O'ahu.
October 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Research Cruise to Survey Deep-Sea Corals, Sponges, and Fish Habitat Along the West Coast

Live video feed from underwater submersible allows anyone to virtually join the expedition.
October 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Kapisillit River Home to Greenland’s Only Native Atlantic Salmon Population

Large numbers of North American and European origin Atlantic salmon congregate off the coast of Greenland each summer and autumn to feed, yet only one river is thought to be a spawning site in Greenland. Until recently, little has been known about the Kapisillit River, home to the island’s only native salmon population.
October 04, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Releasing a tagged salmon in Greenland.

West Coast Rockfish Boom with the Blob

Young groundfish and other marine creatures thrived under unprecedented ocean conditions, according to new paper.
October 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Shortraker rockfish. Credit: Rebecca Reuter

Looking Back at the Blob - Chapter 3: Unexpected Effects Conspire in Increased Entanglements

"Perfect storm of events" led to increased whale entanglements off West Coast, raising specter of even more unexpected results to come.
October 03, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Entangled whale seen from above Disentanglement teams freed this whale in July 2017. Photo credit: Bryant Anderson/NOAA Fisheries, MMHSRP Permit#18786-01.

New Online Course for Spotting and Reporting Entangled Whales in Alaska Waters

Highly-trained responders depend on boating community to be “eyes and ears” on the water.
October 02, 2019 - Feature Story ,
man on raft reaches to cut a line entangling a humpback whale

Maine Association's Decision Disappoints, but Work with Fishermen to Lower Risk to Whales Will Proceed

NOAA Fisheries responds to letter from Maine lobster industry.
October 02, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
2 Right whales from above.

Reward for Information Regarding Unreported/Misreported Landings of Summer Flounder

Please call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline (800) 853-1964 with information.
October 02, 2019 - Agency Statement ,