NOAA Fisheries FishNews – April 15, 2021

Dam Removal, Sustainable Charter Fishing, and More.

APRIL 15, 2021 Farmed Seafood Supports a Sustainable Earth Aquaculture is a sustainable way to produce food, using fewer resources than other protein sources. This is especially important when considering the impacts of climate change on land-based farming and wild-capture fisheries. Learn more about how aquaculture aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and then check out some of the farmed seafood found in the United States. Highlights Recreational Fishing: See What One of America’s Favorite Pastimes Is All About! Recreational fishing generates billions of dollars of economic activity throughout our coastal communities every year. NOAA Fisheries is producing a new series of video shorts focusing on recreational fishing across the country and how we support one of America's favorite outdoor activities. Watch and learn more about marine recreational fishing from waters across the country. At NOAA, fishing isn’t just our job, it’s our passion! Alaska Current Sea Surface Temperatures in the Eastern Bering Sea For nearly 2 months the southeastern Bering has hovered near the marine heatwave threshold. So far, 2021 ranks 12th (of 37 years) in cumulative sea surface temperatures in southeast Alaska. West Coast Reopening a Northern California Creek to Threatened Steelhead—Part 2: Using Natural Sediment to Benefit Fish Most dam removal projects view sediment as a problem. Biologists often worry that releasing the stored sediment will harm fish and wildlife or disperse in unpredictable ways to change the course of streams. Others see releasing stored sediment as a catalyst for flooding. In some cases, though, sediment can be a solution. Reward Available for Information about Shooting of California Sea Lion in New York Slough It is illegal to shoot protected marine mammals. NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction in the December 2020 shooting death of a California sea lion, a protected species under federal law. The sea lion was killed near Pittsburg, California. Southeast Make Sure Your Charter Fishing Trip Is Legal and Sustainable Offshore fishing charters in the Southeast are a great way to experience the outdoors. As with any business, there are those who follow the rules and a few who do not. Properly licensed charter captains  incur expenses related to permits, safety gear, and other operational costs. This ensures they comply with regulations and that their customers are given a legal, safe, and sustainable experience. NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement  continues to make investigating illegal charters a high priority in the Southeast through increased patrols and targeted enforcement operations. Greater Atlantic Changes in Ocean Conditions and Human Activities Impacted the U.S. Northeast Shelf Marine Ecosystem in 2020 The U.S. Northeast Shelf is one of the world’s most productive marine ecosystems. Seafood production, commercial and recreational fishing, ocean-dependent jobs, and other services provided by the ecosystem are all being affected by a changing climate. NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Shares Biennial Report to Congress This update describes work on fisheries science, oyster restoration, environmental education, climate, observations, and more. Upcoming Deadlines April 26: NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Announces Fisheries Research Funding Opportunity View more news and announcements. Upcoming Events View more events. Federal Register Actions Visit NOAA Fisheries' Rules & Regulations web page to learn more about recently proposed and finalized regulations in your region.  Send corrections or technical questions to the FishNews Editor at editor.fishnews@noaa.gov. www.fisheries.noaa.gov

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