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Woods Hole Analysis of Line Entanglement Decision Support Tool

We use a tool to estimate the relative risk of large whale entanglement in fixed-gear commercial fisheries. It tests the potential effectiveness of different management measures to reduce that risk.
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Jun
28

Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Team Meeting - June 2024

| 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

The Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Team will meet to review harbor porpoise abundance, bycatch and trends.

Marine Mammal Protection
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New England/Mid-Atlantic

Frequent Questions: Hawaiian Islands Southern Exclusion Zone (SEZ)

A conservation measure designed to reduce bycatch of false killer whales.
Pacific Islands
Sep
28

Public Hearing for the Proposed Modifications to the Massachusetts Restricted Area (MRA) to Make Final the MRA Wedge Trap/Pot Buoy Line Closure--Buzzards Bay, MA

| 5-7 pm

NOAA Fisheries will hold hearings related to our proposed modifications to the Massachusetts Restricted Area (MRA) to make final the MRA Wedge trap/pot buoy line closure from February 1 through April 30 annually. This is one of two public hearings.

Marine Mammal Protection
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Sep
26

Public Hearing for the Proposed Modifications to the Massachusetts Restricted Area (MRA) to Make Final the MRA Wedge Trap/Pot Buoy Line Closure--Gloucester, MA

| 5-7 pm

NOAA Fisheries will hold hearings related to our proposed modifications to the Massachusetts Restricted Area (MRA) to make final the MRA Wedge trap/pot buoy line closure from February 1 through April 30 annually. This is one of two public hearings.

Marine Mammal Protection
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New England/Mid-Atlantic

Final Rule to Close the Wedge Area within the Massachusetts Restricted Area

NOAA Fisheries has amended the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan) to expand the boundaries of the seasonal Massachusetts Restricted Area (MRA) to include the wedge between state and Federal waters known as the Massachusetts Restricted Area…
Final Rule,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Published
10/05/2026
May
12

Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Team Webinar on Electronic Monitoring and Meeting

| 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET

Presentations on the changes to the groundfish observer program due to electronic monitoring, and how it affects marine mammal bycatch estimates.

Marine Mammal Protection
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New England/Mid-Atlantic

Approved Weak Rope for Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan

Learn which manufactured weak ropes are approved for use under the 2021 Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan modifications
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Feb
10

Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Team Meeting

| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2023 annual meeting of the Harbor Porpoise Take Reduction Team

Marine Mammal Protection
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Sep
18

Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction September 2022 Team Meeting

The Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team will hold a virtual meeting on September 19, 22, and 30 to discuss coastwide amendments to the Take Reduction Plan.

Marine Mammal Protection
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New England/Mid-Atlantic