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How to Disentangle a Whale

Every year, dozens of whales become entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. Atlantic coast. The Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement Network works to save them.
March 29, 2014 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Entangled whale as viewed underwater, gear appears to be wrapped around tail.

A Changing Climate in Fisheries Management

How will we manage fish populations as the climate changes? NOAA Fisheries biologist John Manderson is working on one small piece of the puzzle.
February 13, 2014 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Temperature map of the ocean in the Northeast Atlantic

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
,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Issued
04/27/2024

Protective Regulations for the Gulf of Maine DPS

We, NMFS, are issuing an interim final regulation to conserve the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus). On February 6, 2012, we listed the Gulf of Maine DPS of Atlantic sturgeon as…
Interim Rule
,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
04/27/2024

Speed Restrictions to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic Right Whales

NMFS is eliminating the expiration date (or “sunset clause”) contained in regulations requiring vessel speed restrictions to reduce the likelihood of lethal vessel collisions with North Atlantic right whales. The regulations restrict vessel…
Final Rule
,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Effective
04/27/2024

The Economic Performance of U.S. Catch Share Programs

Catch share programs are a fishery management tool that dedicates a secure share of quota allowing individual fishermen, fishing cooperatives, fishing communities, or other entities to harvest a fixed amount of fish.
August 01, 2013 - Technical Memo ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National

Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata) 5-Year Review : Summary and Evaluation

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources led the 5-year review with input from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The draft document was distributed to NMFS regional offices and FWS regional and field offices for t
June 24, 2013 - ESA 5-Year Review ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast

Voices from the Fisheries: Danny Murphy

The Voices from the Fisheries series provides oral history interviews related to commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing in the United States and its territories. This interview spotlights Danny Murphy, a commercial fisherman from Gloucester, Massachusetts.
November 02, 2012 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Memorandum of Understanding between NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Promote the Conservation of Migratory Birds including

This notice announces the availability of the final signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to promote the conservation of migratory birds. This NMFS…
Notice
,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Effective
04/27/2024

Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2011 Report

Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) is an annual report that provides economic statistics on the nation’s commercial fishing and seafood industry, recreational fisheries, and marine-related businesses.
September 15, 2012 - Technical Memo ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National