NOAA Fisheries FishNews—June 13th

JUNE 13, 2024

Highlights Commerce Secretary Announces Fishery Resource Disaster Determinations for Alaska and Oregon Salmon Fisheries The Secretary determined that fishery resource disasters occurred in one Oregon and two Alaska salmon fisheries, in response to requests from Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. Public Comments on Draft Updated Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Road Map NOAA Fisheries is requesting public input on a revised road map that identifies the actions we will take to advance ecosystem-based fisheries management. The public comment period is open through July 31, 2024.

Alaska Evaluating Spatial Management Strategies to Optimize Sustainability of Transboundary Sablefish Scientists and fishermen collaborated across international borders to identify the most effective management approaches for sablefish, a highly mobile and valuable commercial species. NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes in Its Alaska Survey Portfolio The Alaska Fisheries Science Center will redesign and reprioritize efforts in several of its surveys as part of a larger effort by NOAA Fisheries to modernize its survey enterprise. This will lead to greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. Advanced Genetic Techniques Confirm Sablefish Are One Population Throughout Northern Range Understanding the genetic structure of fish populations is vital to managing them sustainably into the future. Cutting-edge genetic research has revealed key information for sustainable management of sablefish, a valuable commercial species.

West Coast NOAA Fisheries Authorizes Makah Tribe To Resume Gray Whale Hunt NOAA Fisheries announced the final rule and decision to grant the Makah Tribe a waiver from the take prohibitions in the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This waiver provides for a limited subsistence and ceremonial hunt of Eastern North Pacific gray whales in accordance with the Treaty of Neah Bay of 1855 and quotas established by the International Whaling Commission. 5-Year Review Finds Yelloweye Rockfish and Bocaccio Need Continued Protection, Outlines Recovery Actions Following a review of threatened Puget Sound/Georgia Basin yelloweye rockfish and endangered bocaccio, biologists concluded that both fish should retain their current status under the Endangered Species Act.

Pacific Islands Meet Fisherman Gerald “Gene” Weaver Get to know fisherman Gene Weaver, and learn how his love of fishing has deepened into advocacy and mentoring the next generation in the Marianas.

Southeast Meet Mitchell Rider, Postdoctoral Research Associate As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, Mitchell Rider describes how he came to work with the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and shares advice for young people looking to be sea turtle biologists. Photos: Fall Groundfish Survey Photo Gallery Check out some of the specimens caught on the 2023 Fall Groundfish Survey!

New England/Mid-Atlantic Dead Dolphin Found with Missing Fins and Tail in Queens, New York The NOAA Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information regarding a dead bottlenose dolphin found in Queens, New York. The dolphin was found with its dorsal fin, a pectoral fin, and tail removed. They learned that video may exist on social media documenting the dismemberment of the dolphin. Video: Largest Salt Marsh Restoration in the Northeast to Bring Back Cape Cod River Herring After decades of planning, NOAA and our partners are moving forward with the Herring River Restoration Project—the largest salt marsh restoration effort in the northeast United States—to bring back Cape Cod river herring. Watch this video to learn more about the species and how NOAA and its partners plan to help them reach their spawning grounds. Photos: 2024 Bottom Longline Survey Our survey scientists see some pretty incredible things while working in the Gulf of Maine. From marine mammals, fish, and birds, to gorgeous sunrises and exciting moments, see some of the sights and scenes they were treated to in 2024.

Upcoming Deadlines June 21: Applications due for members of the American Fisheries Advisory Committee July 1: Deadline for nominations for the 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award   July 5: Applications due for Underserved and Veteran Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters Program July 23: Applications due for FY 2025 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition  View more news and announcements

Upcoming Events 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 August 10: 2024 Woods Hole Science Stroll at NOAA Fisheries August 12–15: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council August 2024 Meeting August 13–14: Caribbean Fishery Management Council August 2024 Meeting August 19–22: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council August 2024 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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