NOAA Fisheries FishNews – March 3, 2022

MARCH 3, 2022

Highlights Visit Us at Seafood Expo North America At this year’s Seafood Expo, NOAA Fisheries has a full agenda of conference sessions on key topics affecting the seafood community and an open Town Hall on our draft seafood strategy. NOAA leadership, including our Assistant Administrator, Janet Coit, will be attending this year to discuss the Administration’s priorities related to seafood. Hope you can attend a session and drop by Booth #181. See you in Boston! 11 Marvelous Marine Life Photos In honor of World Wildlife Day, get a glimpse of some marine creatures our scientists have encountered in their work. NOAA Fisheries uses science to conserve, protect, and recover marine life and their habitats. Fall in Love with New Seafood this Year Whether you've made, broken, or forgone New Year’s resolutions this year, we have a tasty proposal: resolve to try some new seafood! Seafood is a healthy, nutrient-dense source of protein. Some fish are also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart and can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fish (particularly fatty fish) per week. New Guide to Permitting Marine Aquaculture Outlines the Federal Process NOAA Fisheries has released the Guide to Permitting Marine Aquaculture in the United States. The guide was prepared by NOAA Fisheries in consultation with the Subcommittee on Aquaculture under the National Science and Technology Council. NOAA Fisheries Announces New Name for Its International Office NOAA Fisheries’ Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection is now the Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce. This new name integrates the full scope of office functions and more thoroughly reflects the types of work the office carries out. The name also more accurately and comprehensively reflects the important work of the Seafood Inspection Program in support of trade and commerce.

Pacific Islands What Satellite Tags Are Telling Us About False Killer Whales Satellite tagging efforts under a NOAA Fisheries recovery grant are making a difference for an endangered population of false killer whales in Hawai‘i. 2021 Partner in the Spotlight: Diane Pike Diane Pike dived into the Hawaiian monk seal world in 2008 when she volunteered to help locate a mom and pup pair that were spotted on Molokaʻi—a relative rarity at that time. Later that year, Diane facilitated NOAA’s efforts to tag that pup and since then her involvement in monk seal conservation has expanded alongside the promising signs of recovery in the species itself.

Southeast Rice's Whale Turns One: Here's What We're Learning This year marks the first year the Rice’s whale has been recognized as a new species. Learn more about our ongoing comprehensive research.

New England/Mid-Atlantic Video: Lose the Rope, Give Whales Hope Entanglement of marine mammals in fishing gear is a significant problem off the coast of New England. To reduce the number of entanglements in this area, NOAA Fisheries is investigating ways to modify lobster and crab pots and traps. Habitat Restoration in the Great Lakes: By the Numbers The Great Lakes are among our nation’s most important natural, recreational, and economic resources. But they face many threats, including habitat degradation, pollution, overfishing, and the spread of invasive species. NOAA and our partners work to restore habitat in the Great Lakes region to support the fish, ecosystems, and communities that rely on them.

Upcoming Deadlines April 5 Seafood Eligible in USDA’s $400 Million Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program View more news and announcements.

Upcoming Events March 7-11: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting March 8-14: Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting March 31: MRIP Data User Seminar: Custom Domain Analyses 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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