NOAA Fisheries FishNews – June 2nd

June 2, 2022

Highlights Request for Nominations: U.S. Commissioners to Regional Fisheries Management Organizations NOAA Fisheries is seeking nominations for qualified individuals to serve as non-government U.S. commissioners to eight regional fisheries management organizations. Commissioners participate in meetings and delegations to help develop and support the United States’ positions on the conservation and management of shared living marine resources. NOAA Fisheries is committed to increasing the diversity of stakeholder voices that represent the United States in our international fisheries engagements, and promoting representation of underserved communities in the pool of potential candidates for appointment as non-government U.S. commissioners to RFMOs. NOAA Fisheries Is Leading the United Nations in Advancing Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries Management At a United Nations conference in May, NOAA Fisheries discussed ecosystem approaches to fisheries management with other interested nations. The event highlighted the importance of an ecosystem approach on a global stage.

West Coast Boaters Pay Fines for Approaching Endangered Killer Whales Two recreational boaters illegally approached endangered Southern Resident killer whales in rented boats last fall. They have agreed to pay fines for violating regulations that protect the whales from vessel traffic and noise.

Pacific Islands 2022 Share the Shore & Sea Youth Art Contest Winners Announced NOAA Fisheries is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Share the Shore & Sea Youth Art Contest! More than 250 students from American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawai‘i, and the continental United States submitted entries. Their art projects helped raise awareness about responsible wildlife viewing in the Pacific Islands region.

Southeast NOAA Advises Public to Avoid Aggressive Dolphin in North Padre Island The situation for a habituated dolphin off North Padre Island, Texas, is dire, threatening both human safety and the animal’s life. Biologists report the animal is showing more aggressive behavior, separating children from their parents in the water, and isolating swimming pets from their owners.

Upcoming Deadlines July 8: Request for Nominations: U.S. Commissioners to Regional Fisheries Management Organizations USDA DEADLINES July 20: Applications due for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program grants July 21: America the Beautiful Challenge proposals due View more news and announcements.

Upcoming Events June 7–9: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Riverhead, New York June 8–14: Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting in Vancouver, Washington June 13–17: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Key West June 21: Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy Webinar (6pm EST) June 21–24: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting in Fort Myers, Florida June 21–24: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting (virtual) June 28–30: New England Fishery Management Council meeting in Portland, Maine June 30: Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy Webinar (7pm EST) July 19: Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy Webinar (4pm EST) October 23–27, 2023: ICES PICES Science Conference 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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