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Shark Conservation

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/international-affairs/shark-conservation
As one of the top ocean predators, sharks play an important role in the food web and help ensure balance in the ocean’s ecosystem. With increased demand and exploitation rates for some shark species and shark products, concern has steadily grown regarding

Request for Comments: Proposed Rule to Increase Catch Levels in Federal Waters and Prohibit Recreational Harvest of Spiny Lobster in the South Atlantic Using Traps

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/request-comments-proposed-rule-increase-catch-levels-federal-waters-and-prohibit
FB18-009 South Atlantic Fishery Bulletin; For More Information, Contact: Nikhil Mehta, (727) 824-5305, Nikhil.Mehta@noaa.gov
Image: Request for Comments: Proposed Rule to Increase Catch Levels in Federal Waters and Prohibit Recreational Harvest of Spiny Lobster in the South Atlantic Using Traps

Woods Hole Aquarium Vet Talks Turtles

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/woods-hole-aquarium-vet-talks-turtles
Meet Michele Sims, a vet to the Woods Hole Aquarium, and learn more about her work with turtles.
Image: Woods Hole Aquarium Vet Talks Turtles

Groundfish Actions NEPA Documents

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/laws-policies/groundfish-actions-nepa-documents
National Environmental Policy Act documents for West Coast groundfish actions

Meet Elizabeth Siddon, One of This Year’s PECASE Winners

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/meet-elizabeth-siddon-one-years-pecase-winners
Elizabeth Siddon is a recipient of the 2019 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
Image: Meet Elizabeth Siddon, One of This Year’s PECASE Winners

Groundfish Research In Alaska

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/science-data/groundfish-research-alaska
Alaska groundfish support some of the biggest, most valuable, and best-managed fisheries in the world. We provide the scientific information managers need to ensure the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of this national resource.
Image: Groundfish Research In Alaska

Newly Tagged Atlantic Salmon Now Roam the Ocean Collecting Critical Migration Data

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/science-blog/newly-tagged-atlantic-salmon-now-roam-ocean-collecting-critical-migration-data
Research fisheries biologist Tim Sheehan has finished his 2019 Atlantic salmon tagging efforts in Greenland for the year. He and his Atlantic Salmon Federation and Fisheries and Oceans Canada collaborators started tagging salmon last month and have tagged
Image: Newly Tagged Atlantic Salmon Now Roam the Ocean Collecting Critical Migration Data

Alaska Aquaculture Grant Opportunities

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/aquaculture/alaska-aquaculture-grant-opportunities
Funding opportunities and grant writing resources for aquaculture in Alaska

2025 Fishing Year Limited Access Allocations for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/2025-fishing-year-limited-access-allocations-atlantic-sea-scallop-fishery
New measures for limited access vessels implemented through Framework Adjustment 39 to the Scallop Fishery Management Plan and a summary of how they may affect the 2025 fishing year. All measures will be effective on April 21, 2025.

Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1983-2017)

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/gulf-mexico-reef-fish-historical-amendments-and-rulemaking-1983-2017
Historic rulemakings to the Fishery Management Plan for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Resources (2017 and earlier).
Image: Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1983-2017)

Frequently Asked Questions About the Proposed Listing of the Sunflower Sea Star as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/endangered-species-conservation/frequently-asked-questions-about-proposed-listing
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to list the Sunflower Sea Star as threatened throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act

Framework Adjustment 13 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/framework-adjustment-13-monkfish-fishery-management-plan
We have approved Framework Adjustment 13 to the Monkfish FMP. This action sets monkfish catch limits for fishing years 2023–2025, adjusts to the annual monkfish days-at-sea allocation, and establishes a future change to the minimum mesh size for gillnets.

Newly Mapped Sea Turtle Genomes Reveal Ancient Roadmap of Survival

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/newly-mapped-sea-turtle-genomes-reveal-ancient-roadmap-survival
New research paper decodes the mysteries of the endangered leatherback and green sea turtle genomes.
Image: Newly Mapped Sea Turtle Genomes Reveal Ancient Roadmap of Survival

Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area Fishery Management Plan Historical Amendments 1 through 10

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/groundfish-bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-management-area-fishery-management-plan
Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area Fishery Management Plan Historical Amendments 1 through 10, 1981-1987.

20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/20-memorable-marine-stories-videos-and-photos-2020
As we wrap up 2020, check out the most memorable marine features, videos, and photos of the year.
Image: 20 Memorable Marine Stories, Videos, and Photos of 2020
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