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Voluntary Slow Speed Zone to Protect Right Whales off Nantucket Extended to December 11

Extension of voluntary vessel slow speed zone established to protect a group of 17 right whales spotted south of Nantucket.
November 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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NOAA Fisheries, Gulf States Prioritize Integrating, Calibrating Recreational Red Snapper Data

At a recent workshop, Marine Recreational Information Program partners discussed how data collected by general and specialized recreational fishing surveys can help deliver more timely and precise catch estimates for Gulf red snapper.
November 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A smiling woman holds a large red snapper.

Two Alaskans Postpone Thanksgiving to Rescue Whale Near Prince of Wales Island

NOAA says actions resulted in a safe, deliberate assessment and rescue of entangled humpback whale.
November 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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National Climate Assessment Report Released

The recently released Fourth National Climate Assessment Volume ll is an extensive scientific assessment of climate change impacts, risks, and adaptation in the United States. The assessment includes climate change impacts on 10 US. regions and 15 sectors including oceans and marine resources, ecosystems, coasts and others. 
November 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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Nominations Sought for Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Through Dec. 24

The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) advises the Secretary of Commerce on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. Nominations are sought for vacant positions.
November 21, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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Statement by John Henderschedt, United States Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas

A message from John Henderschedt, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection.
November 21, 2018 - Leadership Message ,
National
School of bluefin tuna swimming in dark ocean waters with some light coming in from above.

Window to an Underwater World

Milford scientists evaluate aquaculture oyster cages as habitat using GoPro cameras
November 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two tautog swimming near aquaculture gear.

NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region Commends Work of Washington State's Killer Whale Task Force

The Task Force recommendations supplement and complement NOAA Fisheries’ 2008 Recovery Plan for Southern Residents with thoughtful and effective actions that address the three main threats to the whales.
November 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast

Oregon Receives Authorization to Remove California Sea Lions Preying on Imperiled Fish at Willamette Falls

California sea lions documented as repeatedly preying on threatened salmon and steelhead near Willamette Falls on the Willamette River can be removed and euthanized.
November 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Alaska Pollock Spawning Season May Be Earlier Under Climate Change

A new study shows how climate and fishing are changing pollock spawning time, and how changes in spawning time could affect fisheries in the future.
November 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Close view of a pollock larvae