NOAA Fisheries FishNews – January 14, 2021

JANUARY 14, 2021

Seafood Makes a Splash in New Dietary Guidelines The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans highlight the tremendous health benefits of eating seafood for infants, children, and pregnant mothers. Watch this video for even more reasons to #EatSeafoodAmerica! 5 Ways to Add More Seafood to Your Family's Diet Eating U.S. seafood is good for our economy and our planet, but it's also important for your health! We've shared some creative ways to make sure you meet the Dietary Guidelines of at least two servings of seafood a week.

Alaska Proposing Critical Habitat for Ringed and Bearded Seals in U.S. Arctic NOAA Fisheries is proposing to designate critical habitat in U.S. waters off the coast of Alaska for Arctic ringed seals and the Beringia distinct population of bearded seals. Both species are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

West Coast Dungeness Crab Fishing Industry Response to Climate Shock Fishermen must contend with regulations, natural disasters, and the ups and downs of the stocks they fish, along with many other changes. This resilience was tested when the 2014–2016 North Pacific marine heatwave, known as the Blob, led to substantial delays in the opening of the 2015–2016 U.S. West Coast Dungeness crab fishery. Endangered Coho Salmon Released into Pescadero Creek The release of thousands of juvenile Central California Coast coho salmon in a coastal creek north of Santa Cruz will boost the chances of recovering this endangered fish. Nearby Vessels Interrupt Feeding of Southern Resident Killer Whales, Especially Females Boat traffic within 400 yards of endangered Southern Resident killer whales interrupts their foraging, often leading female whales to cease feeding altogether. That is a key finding from a new analysis of data from suction-cup tags that track the whales’ movement underwater.

Southeast NOAA and Partners Promote Fisheries Conservation in Florida Every year, thousands of recreational fishermen use the Pass-A-Grille sea wall and the area’s three fishing piers. A new 8-foot-tall sign invites fishermen and the public to learn more about the marine life they might encounter and the best ways to protect a variety of species. New Publication Highlights Whale Shark Movements in the Gulf of Mexico Whale sharks are known to occur in the northern Gulf of Mexico waters during summer and fall months. However, for years biologists have wondered where whale sharks go when they aren’t feeding along the continental shelf in the northern Gulf during this time. NOAA shark scientist Eric Hoffmayer solves the mystery in this month’s Frontiers in Marine Science.

Greater Atlantic Economic and Social Well-Being of Northeast Commercial Fishing Fleets Displayed in New Web-based Application Social scientists at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center have found a new way to tame an old problem: how to put the data we collect into a form that’s relevant not only to fellow researchers but also to the public. Summer 2021 Internships Available in the Chesapeake Bay Office College students: Are you considering a career in marine biology, oceanography, environmental education, climate science, or a related field? We invite you to apply for one of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office’s six summer 2021 internships. Applications for all six internships are due by February 20. What Did 2020 Mean for the Chesapeake Bay’s Fish, Crabs, and Oysters? Scientists use data from buoys and satellites to track water temperature and salinity levels in the Chesapeake Bay. Using information about the biology and life cycles of some Chesapeake species, we can explore how 2020 water conditions may have affected the Bay’s fish and crabs.

Upcoming Deadlines January 15, 2021: NOAA Fisheries is seeking comments on the Work Plan of the Interagency Working Group on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing January 25, 2021: Proposals Sought for Pilot Projects Supporting Sustainable Aquaculture; due January 15, 2021

Federal Register Actions Visit NOAA Fisheries' Rules & Regulations web page to learn more about recently proposed and finalized regulations in your region.

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