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List of Fisheries Summary Tables
U.S. fisheries are classified under the Marine Mammal Protection Act according to the level of incidental mortality or serious injury of marine mammals.
How We’re Restoring the Gulf 10 Years After Deepwater Horizon
From the coastal marshes to the deepest parts of the Gulf of Mexico, the entire ecosystem was impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Now, NOAA and federal and state partners are leading the largest environmental restoration effort ever there.
Actions to Implement Spawning Special Management Zones in Federal Waters of the South Atlantic Region
FB17-035 South Atlantic Fishery Bulletin; For More Information, Contact: Frank Helies (727)-824-5305, Frank.Helies@noaa.gov
Request for Comments: Proposed Actions to Implement Special Management Zones in Federal Waters of the South Atlantic Region
FB17-001 South Atlantic Fishery Bulletin; For More Information, Contact: Frank Helies, 727-209-5988, Frank.Helies@noaa.gov
Hawaii Deep-Set Longline Fishery Quarterly and Annual Status Report 2021
Pacific Islands Region Observer Program Hawaii deep-set longline data reports of observer coverage, sea turtle, marine mammal, sea bird, ESA-listed elasmobranch interactions, and set and hook unit effort for vessels departing with observers during 2021.
HICEAS Halfway: Two Ships Keep Up the Momentum Surveying for Whales and Dolphins Around Hawaiʻi
Researchers continue to study cetaceans around the Hawaiian Islands during a six-month project.
West Coast Region Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Implementation Plan
The plan is built around the policy goals and guiding principles identified in NOAA’s Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy.
Seasonal and Area Fishing Closures - U.S. Caribbean
Fishing years, seasonal closures, and area closures for federally managed Caribbean species.
NOTE: All official regulations for fishing in U.S. Caribbean federal waters are found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 50 CFR 622.
California Current Fish Surveys Resume with 3-Month Assessment of Sardine, Anchovy, and Mackerel
NOAA Fisheries expands coverage with research ships, fishing vessels, and Saildrones off the West Coast of the United States and Mexico.
Marine Mammal Authorization Program
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/marine-mammal-authorization-program
The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits killing or injuring marine mammals except under certain circumstances. The Marine Mammal Authorization Program provides an annual exemption for accidentally killing or injuring marine mammals—referred to as incid
Apex Predator Publications and Reports – Smooth Dogfish
Publications and reports that include information on the smooth dogfish.
"Not Warranted" 12-Month Findings
Species or populations for which we have completed a status review and have determined that listing, reclassification, or delisting is not warranted at this time.
Pacific Fishery Management Council
The Pacific Fishery Management Council was established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council’s purpose is to manage fisheries in federal waters off Washington, Oregon, and California.
Age Determination References
Publications on Fish Age Determination.
Ipswich and Parker River Dam Removals in Massachusetts to Restore Fish and Protect Communities
With $2.5 million in funding through NOAA, the Ipswich River Watershed Association and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries will address dams blocking fish passage and posing flood risks to towns.