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Supplemental Biological Opinion for Hawaiʻi Shallow-Set Longline Fishery

NOAA Fisheries issued a no-jeopardy supplemental biological opinion on the authorization of the Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline fishery. The supplement considers the potential effects associated with fishing in the Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline…
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Pacific Islands
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05/18/2024

Seal and Sea Lion Week

Join us for a week-long celebration of seals and other pinnipeds and get the scoop on NOAA's seal conservation efforts.
March 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
An animation showing several species of seals in their native habitats with the words "Seal & Sea Lion Week" across the top. Seal & Sea Lion Week is March 11-15, 2024.

Deaths of Young Dolphin, Humpback Calf Highlight the Importance of Responsible Boating

In February 2024, NOAA Fisheries and partners responded to a dead spinner dolphin yearling and a dead humpback whale calf in Hawaiʻi. Examinations revealed their deaths were likely due to vessel strikes.
March 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A mother humpback whale swims beneath its calf to support it on the ocean surface as a researcher on a nearby boat leans over the railing holding a pole underwater to assess the condition of the call. NOAA researchers with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback National Marine Sanctuary assess an injured humpback whale calf off of Maui. The calf had suspected vessel strike injuries to its tail. Credit: Pacific Whale Foundation (NOAA Fisheries Permit #24359)

Cetacean Strandings in the Pacific Islands

Get the latest news and updates related to dolphin and whale strandings in the Pacific Islands region.
Pacific Islands

American Samoa Longline Fishery Semiannual and Annual Status Report 2023

Pacific Islands Region Observer Program American Samoa deep-set longline data reports of observer coverage, sea turtle, marine mammal, sea bird, ESA-listed elasmobranch interactions, and set and hook unit effort for vessels departing with observers during 2023.
March 06, 2024 - Data ,
Pacific Islands

Hawaiʻi Shallow-Set Longline Fishery 2023 Third and Fourth Quarterly Status Report for July 1–December 31, 2023

Pacific Islands Region Observer Program Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline fishery quarterly status report for July 1–December 31, 2023.
March 06, 2024 - Data ,
Pacific Islands

Hawaiʻi Deep-Set Longline Fishery 2023 Fourth Quarterly Status Report for October 1 - December 31

Pacific Islands Region Observer Program Hawaiʻi deep-set longline fishery quarterly status report for October 1–December 31, 2023.
March 06, 2024 - Data ,
Pacific Islands

Compliance Guide: Reducing and Mitigating Interactions between Seabirds and Hawaiʻi-Based Longline Vessels

This guide summarizes how to comply with federal fishing regulations to reduce bycatch of seabirds in the Hawaiʻi pelagic longline fishery.
March 06, 2024 - Policy and Guidance ,
Pacific Islands

Benchmark Stock Assessment for the Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish Complex in 2024 With Catch Projections Through 2029

Stock projections conducted for 2025–2029 for a range of hypothetical five year catches, and the corresponding risk of overfishing.
March 04, 2024 - Technical Memo ,
Pacific Islands

Herbivory Through the Lens of Ecological Processes Across Pacific Coral Reefs

We provide a framework to calculate rates of herbivory across Pacific reefs. 
March 04, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands