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Summer 2019 California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations Survey
July 11-26, 2019, the R/V Bold Horizon sails between Morro Bay and La Jolla, California assessing pelagic fish stocks and monitoring environmental conditions.
Lean Prey in Warm Ocean Years Leaves Forage Fish Hungry
Unusually warm temperatures across the eastern Pacific Ocean in recent years drained the food web of many energy-rich plankton that small forage fish feed on, leaving them to instead consume the marine equivalent of less nutritious junk food, a new study
NOAA USDA Alternative Feeds Initiative
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), launched the NOAA-USDA Alternative Feeds Initiative in 2007 to accelerate the development of alternative feeds for aquaculture.
Fishing Gear: Pelagic Longlines
Longlines consist of a mainline, gangions, and baited hooks.
Spring 2017 California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations and Saildrone Ground Truthing
The 2017 Spring California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations survey is scheduled for March 28 through April 29, 2017, aboard the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada.
Experimental Aquarium at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center
The aquarium at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center facilitates research across many species, including the endangered black and white abalone.
Removing Fish From Fish Diet for Tastier, More Sustainable Aquaculture
NOAA-funded research shows that a diet of poultry meal and algae oil could be just as good for aquaculture fish as fishmeal and fish oil.
Regional Fishery Management Councils Climate Actions
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/climate/regional-fishery-management-councils-climate-actions
A description of the activities undertaken by NOAA Fisheries and each regional fishery management council to address climate change in their fisheries.
Winter 2019 California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations Survey
The 2019 Winter CalCOFI survey is scheduled for February 6–13, 2019, aboard the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker.
Recent U.S. Fishing Years Marked by Economic Gains, Milestones in Sustainability
NOAA Fisheries releases two new updates on U.S. fisheries and industry.
Protected Waters Foster Resurgence of West Coast Rockfish
West Coast rockfish species have multiplied rapidly in large marine protected areas off Southern California.
Antarctic Fishing for Krill, Even at “Precautionary” Levels, Still Affects Penguins
New research shows that, while only small share of krill may be harvested, concentrated fishing impacts predators.
Saildrone Launch Begins Test to Improve West Coast Fisheries Surveys
Saildrones join NOAA’s West Coast fleet for experimental fisheries surveys.
NOAA: Americans Added an Extra Pound of Seafood to Their Diet in 2015
New report shows continued stability and sustainability in U.S. commercial and recreational fisheries; some declines in West Coast stocks
Former NEFSC Staff Member Honored for Contributions to Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Recently retired NEFSC scientist Larry Jacobson has been honored with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Annual Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to science along the Atlantic coast.