NOAA Fisheries FishNews — August 25

AUGUST 25, 2022

NOAA Celebrates Bycatch Reduction Week 2022 Bycatch Reduction Week Bycatch—the catch of non-target species—is a complex, global issue that threatens the sustainability of our fishing communities, economies, and ocean ecosystems. Learn how we work to develop, test, and adopt gears that reduce bycatch in U.S. fisheries. Podcast: Reducing Bycatch Through Innovation This week on Dive in with NOAA Fisheries, we discuss bycatch reduction efforts through the lens of innovation rather than just more regulations. Preventing bycatch entirely may be impossible, but it can be managed, accounted for, and at least mitigated through innovative approaches. Reducing Bycatch Through Decades of Research and Innovation NOAA researchers are recognized internationally for their expertise in reducing sea turtle bycatch using real-time turtle excluder device testing.

Highlights Love Seafood? Enjoy a Taste of National Marine Sanctuaries National marine sanctuaries are special places set aside to protect and preserve areas of the ocean and Great Lakes with great natural and cultural significance. Our friends at National Marine Sanctuaries gathered some iconic dishes found across the sanctuary system. $8.4 Million in Community Project Funding Will Support Habitat Conservation Efforts Funding will support NOAA partners in implementing seven habitat projects in coastal communities across the country.

Alaska Green Crab Detected in Alaska for the First Time NOAA Fisheries and partners confirm the presence of invasive green crabs on Annette Islands Reserve. Building the Next Generation of U.S. Commercial Fishermen New NOAA Fisheries research identifies the challenges young fishermen face and recommends equipping them for success using tools that have helped beginning farmers.

West Coast Roadway Runoff Known to Kill Coho Salmon Also Affects Steelhead, Chinook Salmon Stormwater runoff containing a toxic compound from automobile tires that washes into streams is lethal to protected coho salmon, Pacific steelhead, and Chinook salmon. Simple filtration columns along roads can remove toxic substances and save fish.

Pacific Islands Photo Gallery: NOAA and Partners Successfully Relocate Monk Seal Pup to Remote Beach NOAA Fisheries, together with support from our partners, successfully relocated male Hawaiian monk seal pup RQ58 (Koalani) to a remote Oʻahu shoreline on August 19.

Southeast Sharks, Snapper, and Science—Kicking off the 27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey Bon voyage to the NOAA Ship Oregon II, its scientists, and crew, beginning another year of the bottom longline survey. The 3-month survey will collect data on several species and their habitat. This is the first post of the 27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey series.

New England/Mid-Atlantic Science Blog: At Sea with EarthRanger In the newest post from the Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion series, biologist Christin Khan sees great promise in the EarthRanger platform for making on-demand gear affordable and effective for the benefit of whales and fishermen.

Upcoming Deadlines August 29: Proposals due for Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal grants August 31: Online comments due for the Draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy September 6: Proposals due for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants September 12: Comments due for 90-Day Finding on a Petition to Revise the Critical Habitat Designation for the North Pacific Right Whale September 24: Applications due for American Fisheries Advisory Committee membership September 30: Comments due for Rule to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Regulations October 5: Proposals due for Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Underserved Communities View more news and announcements

Upcoming Events August 22–25: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Meeting August 26: 2022 Meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fishery Organization Consultative Committee August 31: Summertime Tours at NOAA’s Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (Wednesdays at 9 a.m. AKT) August 31: Public Presentations: Recreational Fisheries Policy Update (5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. EST) September 7–14: Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting September 12–16: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting September 17: 2022 Belugas Count! September 22: Public Presentations: Recreational Fisheries Policy Update (6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. EST) September 26–29: 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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