NOAA Fisheries FishNews – September 22, 2021

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cheer for Seafood at Your Next Tailgate Party As the weather cools and football season kicks off, tailgate parties provide the quintessential outdoor venue to catch up with friends over food and drinks. They’re also a great excuse to Eat Seafood, America! Incorporate fresh local seafood into classic party dishes or try out a new recipe inspired by a rival team’s region.

Highlights Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and the heritage of Latin American countries. Check out the profiles to meet our colleagues across the country and learn how their work helps us to ensure sustainable fisheries, protect marine species, and conserve valuable habitat for future generations. Ask the Marine Recreational Information Program: Estimating Recreational Catch Saltwater anglers, for-hire captains, and other members of the recreational fishing community often ask how we collect recreational fishing data, and how we use that data to estimate total recreational catch. The second post in our Ask MRIP web series answers questions about producing estimates, measuring statistical precision, and more. New Report Provides Recommendations on NOAA Fisheries Budget Process, Aligning Funding to Mission Priorities, Engagement The findings of an evaluation conducted by the National Academy of Public Administration are summarized in NAPA's “National Marine Fisheries Service Budget Structure and Allocation Review.” The evaluation provides a valuable opportunity for NOAA Fisheries to move forward on improving our budget process, better aligning funding to our mission priorities, and expanding our communications with Congress and our partners and stakeholders. 2021 Prescott Marine Animal Rescue Assistance Grants Announced NOAA Fisheries is awarding 55 grants totaling more than $3.7 million to our partners in the Marine Mammal Stranding Network in 19 states and one tribe. These grants support a core mission of NOAA Fisheries: the conservation and recovery of protected marine species.

Alaska What Fish Fat Can Tell About the Value of Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Habitat A new NOAA Fisheries study is the first to look at the relationship between fish condition and reproductive success in a variety of habitats, focusing on deep-sea coral and sponge ecosystems. As part of the study, scientists are developing methods to accurately assess rockfish condition by measuring fat content.

Southeast Amended Plan Leaves More Salmon for Endangered Killer Whales in Low Return Years Following nearly 40,000 public comments, NOAA Fisheries is approving an amendment to the fishery management plan for Chinook salmon off the West Coast. It will make more fish available for endangered Southern Resident killer whales in years when salmon returns are low.

New England/Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Is Already Affecting Chesapeake Bay Fisheries The Chesapeake Bay is home to more than 3,600 species of plants and animals. That includes 348 species of finfish, 173 species of shellfish, and more than 16 species of underwater grasses. But climate change is affecting Chesapeake Bay habitats and the species that rely on them. As habitats change, some species find challenges, while others may see opportunities. Squid Processors Lend a Hand to Increase Data on a Short-Lived Species Researchers from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center have installed a new electronic data collection system at five shortfin squid processing facilities across the region. With a lot of squid available to measure, researchers hope this pilot project will show that processors can help increase the amount of real-time data on this relatively short-lived species. The Monitoring Decade: Learning About the Future from the Past Data collected decades ago continue to shed light on our understanding of oceanic processes and their impacts on marine fisheries. In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people and activities that helped build our foundations.

Upcoming Deadlines View more news and announcements.

Upcoming Events September 21-23: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting September 28-30: New England Fishery Management Council Meeting 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.

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