NOAA Fisheries FishNews—July 11th

JULY 11, 2024 West Coast Northern California Steelhead Maintain Threatened Status According to a recent 5-year review, Northern California steelhead require continued protection as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The review found that water use, habitat loss, and climate change continue to compromise the species’ recovery. Lack of Passage Drives Continued Decline of Upper Willamette Chinook Salmon and Steelhead We have concluded that Upper Willamette River steelhead and Chinook salmon should remain listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, following a 5-year review of the species. Further habitat restoration is needed to stop the species’ decline, which could be compounded by climate change. Pacific Islands Science Blog: Net-Working in the Pacific A team of scientists recently collected marine organisms with large nets to help better understand the biological composition of our ocean. Learn about these tools that help our scientists “net-work” all around the ocean. Southeast Podcast: Restoring New Orleans Wetlands After Hurricane Katrina In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans when it overwhelmed the city’s levee system, resulting in major flooding and catastrophic damage. In our latest podcast episode, hear about new federal funding that will kickstart efforts to involve communities in restoring wetlands along the city’s coast, helping protect them from future hurricanes and storm surges. Honoring Research Fishery Biologist Dr. Joan Browder Dr. Joan Browder led a distinguished four-decade career at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, where she pioneered many scientific programs. We reflect on her amazing work and life in the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series. New England/Mid-Atlantic Science Blog: Making It Count on the 2024 Coastal Shark Bottom Longline Survey When our scientists are researching out at sea, Mother Nature is in control of their workplace, and she doesn’t often let them forget it. Hear from Michelle Passerotti about her time on the 2024 Coastal Shark Bottom Longline Survey and how the team’s perseverance yielded success despite uncooperative weather conditions. Upcoming Deadlines July 23: Applications due for FY 2025 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition July 31: Comments due on NOAA Fisheries’ draft update to the Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Roadmap August 31: Comments due on updated Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Road Map  September 17: Applications due for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I View more news and announcements Upcoming Events July 15–18: Educator Workshop—Summer Institute for Climate Change Education July 17: Webinar on Gear Considerations in Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries July 24: Council Coordination Committee Special Meeting July 29–August 2: Educator Workshop—Teachers on the Estuary, Chesapeake Bay August 8: Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Meeting August 10: Woods Hole Science Stroll at NOAA Fisheries August 12–15: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting 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.  Questions? Visit our website for national and regional contact information

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