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Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Biological Opinion and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Response for the Continued Operation and Maintenance of the Willamette Valley System

On December 26th, NOAA Fisheries completed section 7 consultation under the ESA, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Bonneville Power Administration on the operation and maintenance of the Willamette Valley System.
December 30, 2024 - Biological Opinion ,
West Coast

Limited Entry Deep-set Buoy Gear Permit Tier 9 Application

Application period for deep-set buoy gear under tier 9 is February 1 through March 31, 2025
December 30, 2024 -
West Coast

2025 Cost Recovery Fee Notice for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

Fee percentages and Mothership (MS) pricing to be used when paying 2025 cost recovery fees
December 19, 2024 -
West Coast

2024 Winter News Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines from around the agency—hear about using illegal eel smuggling operation, scientists using AI to better understand monk seals, and funding announcements tied to climate resiliency and helping coastal communities.
December 18, 2024 - Podcast ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
A scientist wearing a personal flotation device squats in front of a long-range autonomous underwater vehicle typing on a laptop while on the back deck of a research vessel at sea. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution engineer Owen Ceserano downloads images collected from a long-range autonomous underwater vehicle called “Stella” on deck of R/V Hugh R. Sharp. HabCam can be seen in the background. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Zach Fyke
Feb
10

Pacific Hake/Whiting Treaty: Scientific Review Group Meeting

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The Scientific Review Group will meet in February 2025 to review the draft Pacific hake/whiting stock assessment

Commercial Fishing,
Population Assessments,
Resources for Fishing,
Science & Data,
Sustainable Fisheries
,
West Coast

NOAA Marine Forensic Lab Completes Rigorous Independent Assessment

The marine forensic lab plays a crucial role in protecting marine resources and enforcing National and International laws related to fish, seafood, and protected species
December 17, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person in a lab writing in a notebook

Wild Oregon Coast Coho Salmon Sustain Popular Sportfishing Seasons

Rebound of wild populations boosts productivity enough for harvest.
December 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person aboard a fishing boat holding a caught coho salmon Oregon angler Jim Anderson displays a wild Oregon Coast coho salmon that he caught in the popular coastal fishery for the rebounding species. Although still listed under the Endangered Species Act, the wild species is productive enough to support a popular sport fishery. Photo courtesy Lance Kruzic/NOAA Fisheries.

Update to the Western North Pacific Gray Whale Description of the Distinct Population Segment (DPS) in the Code of Federal Regulations Under the

On December 12, 2024, we published a proposed rule to update the description of the DPS for endangered western North Pacific gray whales. This updated description reflects the best available science on the geographic distribution of the whales and a…
Proposed Rule,
West Coast
Published
05/08/2025

Military Readiness Activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area (2025-2032)

NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army (Army; Navy, Coast Guard, and Army are collectively referred to as Action…
Notice,
Pacific Islands
West Coast
Published
05/08/2025

Four Pacific Salmon and Steelhead Retain Threatened Status in Reviews of Recovery Progress

The Endangered Species Act 5-year reviews show challenges to recovery, yet highlight positive developments.
December 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Flowing river York Creek flows free after removal of York Dam reopened the upper reaches of the creek to Central California Coast steelhead after nearly a century. Photo by Brian Meux/NOAA Fisheries.