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Supporting Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon in the Chesapeake Bay

Work in the Chesapeake Bay includes identifying and protecting habitat used by these fish for spawning, seeking to minimize vessel strikes, and educating students about these fish.
December 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two sturgeon swim above a gravelly bottom Atlantic sturgeon near rocky bottom

Draft Environmental Assessment on Permitting Translocation of Sturgeon for Scientific Research and Enhancement

NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources is requesting comment on a draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA). This PEA analyzes the environmental impacts of translocating shortnose (Acipenser brevirostrum) and Atlantic (A. oxyrinchus…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Published
04/24/2024

Atlantic Sturgeon and Climate Change: Warming Water Impacts Spawning and Development

Atlantic sturgeon are sensitive to climate change impacts such as increasing water temperatures, which may affect spawning behavior and seasonal migration.
October 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
National
Two atlantic sturgeons swimming under the water All sturgeon species, including the Atlantic sturgeon pictured, have prominent bony, diamond-shaped scales, called scutes, along the length of their body. Scutes help protect the sturgeon from predators. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Incidental Take Permit to Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. has been issued a permit for the incidental take of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) and shortnose sturgeon (A. brevirostrum) associated with the otherwise lawful environmental education program…
Notice
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Published
04/24/2024

A Fish Out of Water? Not If We Can Help It!

A massive storm like Idalia not only destroys homes and businesses, it also impacts wildlife. Changes in the environment caused by the storm as it moved past can strand wildlife in places they do not normally occur.
September 26, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
The wayward fish swimming in the shallow pool before the rescue The wayward sturgeon swimming in the shallow pool before the rescue (NOAA Permit #23200) (Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries)

5-Year Review for the South Atlantic and Carolina Distinct Population Segments of Atlantic Sturgeon

In 2018, NOAA Fisheries announced the initiation of a 5-year review for the threatened Gulf of Maine distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus), the endangered New York Bight DPS of Atlantic sturgeon, the…
Notice
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Southeast
Published
04/24/2024

South Atlantic Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Atlantic Sturgeon 5-Year Review

A 5-year review is a periodic analysis of a species’ status conducted to ensure that the listing classification of a species as threatened or endangered on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants is accurate.
September 18, 2023 - ESA 5-Year Review ,
Southeast

Carolina Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Atlantic Sturgeon 5-Year Review

A 5-year review is a periodic analysis of a species’ status conducted to ensure that the listing classification of a species as threatened or endangered on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants is accurate.
September 18, 2023 - ESA 5-Year Review ,
Southeast

Incidental Take Permit to Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Georgia Department of Natural Resources has submitted an application and accompanying conservation plan for the incidental take of shortnose (Acipenser brevirostrum), and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) associated with the otherwise…
Notice
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Southeast
Published
04/24/2024

NOAA Science Supports Atlantic Sturgeon Recovery Effort in the Chesapeake Bay

Sonar data and analysis help scientists identify critical habitat for endangered populations.
August 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two sturgeon swim above a gravelly bottom