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NOAA Fisheries releases National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan. Their National Seafood Strategy, released in 2023, outlines their direction for supporting the U.S. seafood economy and enhancing the resilience of the seafood […]
NOAA reaches key milestone in designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Agency releases final environmental impact statement for West Coast sanctuary. The designation process for the proposed Chumash Heritage National […]
NOAA recommends nearly $220m in funding for coastal projects. NOAA of the USA is recommending nearly $220 million in funding for 32 transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects this […]
NOAA Fisheries releases 2023 Ecosystem Status Reports for Alaska. NOAA Fisheries has released the 2023 Ecosystem Status Reports for the eastern Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska. These […]
NOAA announces $28 million across 2 funding opportunities to tackle marine debris. The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced the availability of up to $28 million across two funding opportunities […]
NOAA Fisheries of the USA has released its first-ever National Seafood Strategy after several rounds of stakeholder input and a public comment period earlier this year. The strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment […]
NOAA propose new critical habitat for green sea turtles. NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces a proposal to designate new areas of critical habitat to protect […]
NOAA partners receive $14 million to enhance ocean and coastal observations through Investing in America agenda. NOAA announced an investment of $14 million over two years through President Biden’s Investing […]
NOAA Fisheries has released the Annual Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries. This report highlights successful management of U.S. fisheries and the broad economic impact of commercial […]
NOAA considers sanctuary in waters around Pacific Remote Islands. NOAA announced it is starting the process to potentially designate a new national marine sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands area, as directed by […]
NOAA Fisheries reveals details of strategic plan. NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plan for 2022–2025 has been announced. The plan tiers from the Department of Commerce Strategic Plan, which has one overarching […]
NOAA plan to enhance growth of U.S. aquaculture. NOAA has published its first-ever 5-Year Strategic Plan for Aquaculture in the USA to guide the agency’s work from 2023-2028. The Strategic Plan was developed […]
NOAA recommends $11.8m fishery projects funding. NOAA Fisheries of the USA has recommended more than $11.8 million for 44 projects under the 2022 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competitive Grants Programme. The projects fall into […]
NOAA Fisheries has announced that Mr. Jon Kurland is the new Regional Administrator for NOAA Fisheries’ Alaska Region. He will assume his new duties on March 27, 2022. Mr. Kurland […]
NOAA to consider broadening Seafood Import Monitoring Programme. NOAA Fisheries of the USA has submitted a report to Congress on the development of a priority list of species for consideration under […]
Irish scientists collaborate with NOAA to test new HABscope. A HABscope, a microscope with an attached iPod using artificially intelligent software is currently being tested by scientists from the Marine […]
NOAA designates new national marine sanctuary in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan. Protected area will safeguard shipwrecks that played critical role in nation’s early history. NOAA announced the designation of a 962-square-mile […]
NOAA teams up with University of Hawaii for research centre. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced it has selected the University of Hawaii to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for […]
NOAA Fisheries appoints new Chief Information Officer. NOAA Fisheries announces the appointment of Nancy Majower as their new Chief Information Officer. The Office of the Chief Information Officer is responsible for website […]
NOAA begins transition to electronic navigational charts. Digital updates are easier, quicker, increase mariner safety. NOAA will begin to implement its sunset plan for paper nautical charts this month, starting […]
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