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2023 Fisheries International Agreement Book

A biannual listing of International Agreements Concerning Living Marine Resources of Interest to NOAA Fisheries.
December 28, 2023 - Other Reports ,
International

ICCAT Adopts Key Measures to Ensure Science-based Management, Reduce Bycatch, and Set Robust Standards for Electronic Monitoring

The international organization also agreed to continue the important work begun this year to identify and address climate change impacts on ICCAT stocks and fisheries. Long-term management decisions on key stocks of North Atlantic swordfish and tropical tunas deferred until 2024.
November 30, 2023 - Feature Story ,
International
School of yellowfin tuna swimming underwater.

Oceanic Whitetip Sharks: A Plan for Recovery

Oceanic whitetip sharks, once abundant across the globe, are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. However, a forthcoming recovery plan is designed to help bring this species back from the brink.
November 28, 2023 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
International
An oceanic whitetip shark swims in the middle of the ocean. An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.

World Fisheries Day: A Message from Alexa Cole, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office Of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce

On November 21, countries across the globe will celebrate World Fisheries Day—a day recognizing the integral role fisheries have in sustaining human lives and ensuring healthy ocean ecosystems.
November 20, 2023 - Leadership Message ,
International
Fish market

Modification of Deadlines Under the Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

The Department of Commerce and NMFS have issued a Federal Register notice extending the exemption period by two years, to December 31, 2025, for foreign nations to receive a Comparability Finding for their commercial fishing operations to export fish…
Final Rule
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International
Issued
05/05/2024
Apr
15

Webinars on the Seafood Import Monitoring Program: Comprehensive Review Update

NOAA Fisheries holds public listening sessions updating stakeholders on the SIMP comprehensive review and solicit feedback.

International Affairs
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National
International

Collective Action to Combat IUU Fishing: U.S Agencies Launch Assessments in Panama, Vietnam, and Senegal

The U.S. Interagency Working Group on IUU Fishing assembles various federal agencies, collaborating effectively to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
November 15, 2023 - Feature Story ,
International
fishing boat

NOAA Fisheries withdraws proposal to expand Seafood Import Monitoring Program

Agency to focus on broader review of the program with stakeholder input
November 14, 2023 - Media Release ,
National
International
shutterstock-seafood-display-in-market-750x500.jpg Fish at market. Credit: Shutterstock.

NOAA Fisheries Announces Comprehensive Review of its Seafood Import Monitoring Program to Strengthen its Impact and Effectiveness

The program will continue regular operation during the evaluation, and the list of priority species subject to program requirements will remain unchanged.
November 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
International
shutterstock-seafood-display-in-market-750x500.jpg

NOAA Fisheries’ Withdrawal of its SIMP Proposed Rule and Announcement of a Comprehensive Review of the Program

NOAA Fisheries announced that it has withdrawn its Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) proposed rule and will conduct a broad program review to enhance and strengthen the program’s overall impact and effectiveness. This decision stems from…
Notice
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International
Published
05/05/2024