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Vulnerability of Bering Sea marine life to climate change. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists in the USA and partners have released a Climate Vulnerability Assessment for groundfish, crabs, […]
NOAA disappointed by Maine Lobstermen decision. NOAA Fisheries is disappointed that the Maine Lobstermen’s Association announced it is backing away from its commitment to regional measures to reduce the risk […]
Impressive memory and navigation by mako sharks. The largest effort ever to tag and track shortfin mako sharks off the West Coast of the USA has found that they can […]
NOAA official honoured by Seafood Nutrition Partnership. On September 16, the Seafood Nutrition Partnership will recognise the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Chief of External Affairs Laurel […]
45 US fish stocks rebuilt since 2000. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its annual Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries. The Status of […]
Spiny dogfish benefits from sustainable shark management. The following article on conservation initiatives for Atlantic spiny dogfish has just been published in the National Oceanic and atmospheric Administration’s website. Wielding […]
USA launches new strategic fisheries plan. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the USA has released a strategic fisheries plan for 2019-2022 that sets out goals and key strategies […]
Guam reef fish hit by overfishing. A new assessment of 12 Guam reef fish species suggests that overfishing is likely occurring for four species, including the longface emperor. Others are in much […]
Ecosystem approach needed for fisheries management. In a paper published in Science Advances, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries researcher Jason Link and colleague Reg Watson from the University of Tasmania’s […]
New leader for EDF Oceans programme. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has announced that Eric Schwaab, a recognised expert in ocean conservation, is the new leader and Senior Vice President of the […]
US report on new approaches to conserve coral reefs. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) commissioned report from the National Academies has provided expert advice on novel approaches to […]
Key Maine scallop fishery closed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is closing down an important scallop fishing ground in the northern Gulf of Maine area for the next 11 […]
Bering Sea focus of new fisheries project. The Bering Sea is home to some of the USA’s largest and most profitable commercial fisheries, including Alaskan pollock and Pacific cod. It’s […]
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