NOAA Fisheries FishNews—May 16

MAY 16, 2024 Highlights Sharing Aquaculture Science Across Borders: 50 Years of American-Japanese Collaboration For more than 50 years, NOAA Fisheries and the Japanese Fisheries Research and Education Agency have collaborated through the U.S.-Japan Natural Resources Aquaculture Panel. Learn more about the panel’s research exchanges to advance sustainable ocean farming. Proposed Protective Regulations for the Threatened Oceanic Whitetip Shark We are soliciting comments, information, and recommendations on a proposed rule to issue protective regulations under the Endangered Species Act for the conservation of the threatened oceanic whitetip shark. The deadline to submit comments is July 15, 2024. Alaska Science Blog: On the Ice with Our Scientists Scientists from our Alaska Fisheries Science Center conduct several regular surveys and field projects to study the seals living on Arctic sea ice. The information they gather is used to manage these seal populations. Kyle Kolda details the team’s journey to the Arctic in a science blog, sharing their research encounters with the ice seals! Southeast Understanding the Best Conditions for Rice’s Whales A team of scientists from our Southeast Fisheries Science Center have identified the optimal habitat for the endangered Rice’s whale. Understanding the species’ reproductive and foraging needs will help researchers predict where else Rice’s whales may occur and aid in population recovery. New England/Mid-Atlantic Gray Seal Found Shot in Delaware Our Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $4,000 for information regarding a dead juvenile gray seal found in Delaware. The seal had animal bite injuries, as well as injuries consistent with being shot with a firearm. Science Blog: Live Long and Prosper! When it Comes to Shark Surveys, Longevity Matters Michelle Passerotti, new chief scientist of the Coastal Shark Bottom Longline Survey, shares insights from the Atlantic shark survey that has tagged and released more than 10,000 sharks over 35 years. Upcoming Deadlines May 23: Comments due for Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorization for the Vineyard Wind Offshore Wind Project May 27: Applications for attendance due for the 2024 Marine Resource Education Program Southeast Workshop May 28: Applications due for two Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports Program grant competitions May 28: Comments due for proposed changes to Seafood Inspection Program procedures June 1: Deadline for nominations for the 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award   June 21: Applications due for members of the American Fisheries Advisory Committee View more news and announcements Upcoming Events May 18–19: Ocean Fun Days 2024 June 4–6: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council June 2024 Meeting  June 6–11: North Pacific Fishery Management Council June 2024 Meeting June 6–13: Pacific Fishery Management Council June 2024 Meeting June 10–14: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council June 2024 Meeting June 24–28: Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council June 2024 Meeting June 24–27: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council June 2024 Meeting June 25: Educator Workshop: Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference June 25–27: New England Fishery Management Council June 2024 Meeting July 15: Educator Workshop: Summer Institute for Climate Change Education July 29–August 2: Educator Workshop: Teachers on the Estuary 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.  Questions? Visit our website for national and regional contact information

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