| Week's Highlights - September 5, 2012 |
Habitat Restoration: An Economic Engine - A new NOAA Fisheries video features habitat restoration with a focus on its power to create jobs and revive habitat. See how restoration projects are a win-win for everyone-creating short and long-term economic benefits, improving fish populations and habitats, and increasing opportunities for sport and commercial fishing.
Funding Innovative Research and Partnerships to Reduce Bycatch - NOAA Fisheries' Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program funds collaborative research and the development of innovative approaches that reduce bycatch of non-targeted species in fishing operations. Find out how the 14 projects funded in 2012 are addressing the top bycatch challenges facing U.S. fisheries today.
Agencies Propose to Simplify Critical Habitat Proposal Review Process under Endangered Species Act - Regulation changes would require the draft economic analysis of the proposed critical habitat designation to be available for public comment concurrent with the publication of the proposed critical habitat designation. Comment on these proposed changes through Oct. 23.
NOAA Finds Petition to List Five Species of Sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act May Be Warranted - We are seeking scientific and commercial information regarding these species (Acipenser sturio, A. naccarii, A. mikadoi, A. sinensis, and Huso dauricus) for a status review to determine if action is necessary.Submit information by Oct. 26. |
NOAA Proposes to Re-Open Part of Georges Bank to Harvest of Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean Quahogs - The area has been closed since 1990 due to toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council requested the partial re-opening based on recent adoption of a testing protocol into the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Comment on the proposed re-opening through Oct. 1.
New Survey of Ocean Floor Finds Juvenile Scallops are Abundant in Mid-Atlantic - NOAA researchers are getting a comprehensive view of the ocean floor using a new sea scallop survey instrument. Learn how the "Seahorse" confirmed high numbers of young sea scallops off of Delaware Bay and what this means for future harvests.
Landfill Turned Urban Oasis-Wetland Now Home to Fish and Birds - The Lincoln Park restoration project in Jersey City, New Jersey has turned a former home for trash into a functioning wetland, now home to fish, birds and other wildlife. Find out how this project is benefiting the economy, the environment, and the community.
Want to Be a Sector Monitoring Provider for Fishing Year 2013? Next year, sectors will be required to select and contract directly with one or more approved dockside and at-sea monitoring providers. Submit an application to become an approved provider by Sept. 14. |
NOAA Briefly Opens Red Snapper Fishing in South Atlantic - Recreational and commercial red snapper fisheries in federal waters off North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida's east coast will be opened in September. Learn hownew scientific information supports this temporary opening, which will benefit the economy while allowing the snapper population to continue to improve.
NOAA Requests Public Comments through Oct. 22 on an Action to Allow Transfer of Black Sea Bass Pot Endorsements - Learn more about the conditions to allow transfers or submit a comment on the proposed action.
NOAA Finds Petition to List Queen Conch under the Endangered Species Act May Be Warranted - We are seeking scientific and commercial information regarding this species (Strombus gigas) for a status review to determine if action is necessary. Submit information by Oct. 26. |
NOAA Seeks Comments on Environmental Impact Statement for Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures in Groundfish Fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands - NOAA will hold a public scoping meeting on Oct. 2 and accept written comments through Oct. 15 to determine issues of concern, the appropriate range of management alternatives, and the impacts of the proposed measures. Find out more
Bering Sea Skates Are Key to Alaska's Ecosystem - NOAA scientists have proposed six areas in the eastern Bering Sea as habitat areas of particular concern for skates because they function as skate nurseries. Learn how protecting these areas would not only benefit's Alaska's marine ecosystem but the economy as well. |
Oregon Habitat Restoration Creates Jobs, Boosts Local Economies - A report by Ecotrust found that restoration projects generated $977.5 million in economic activity and nearly 6,500 jobs between 2001 and 2010 in Oregon. Find out how these projects not only create immediate local jobs, but also benefit the economy, environment, and community in the long term.
Kings Return to Elwha River - Less than five months after the removal of the Elwha Dam, adult Chinook (king) salmon were observed in Olympic National Park.Learn why this is an important milestone in the restoration of the Elwha River ecosystem. |
| Breeding a Lifeline for Endangered White Abalone-The Conservation Value of Aquaculture - Recovery efforts, including closing the white abalone fishery in 1997, have not increased the population of this species which is approaching extinction. Learn how NOAA Fisheries and its partners are working to change this by developing a captive breeding program for white abalone. |
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Releases Quarterly Research Bulletin - Center scientists conduct a wide variety of studies to help conserve marine ecosystems and habitats, sustain marine fisheries, and recover protected species in the Pacific Ocean. Read more about their recent research activities and accomplishments.
Pacific Islands Region Hosts Summit for Recreational Fishermen - On August 21-23, NOAA Fisheries met with Pacific Islands fishermen to identify projects for possible implementation in 2013. Sharing regional and island specific issues, the fishermen generated 21 project ideas which will be integrated into a blueprint of actions to be implemented in 2013 or sooner. Contact Alvin Katekaru for more information. |
Click here for a list of only those actions open for public comment. Scroll search for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
For a list of all daily actions, check the Federal Register online.
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