NOAA Fisheries FishNews—April 17th

APRIL 17, 2025 Eugenio Piñeiro Soler Appointed to Lead NOAA Fisheries NOAA Fisheries welcomes Mr. Piñeiro Soler to his new role. He will work with NOAA Fisheries’ various partners, industries, and constituencies to promote the economic benefits of U.S. fisheries and ensure smart management of our nation’s fisheries and trust resources. Highlights "Growing" American Seafood: NOAA's Aquaculture Highlights A new report showcases the science, planning, and investments NOAA’s Aquaculture Program made to foster sustainable domestic aquaculture growth. West Coast Fishing Industry Leaders Join NOAA Scientists to Test New Survey Net that Gathers Improved Data in Less Time and at Lower Cost Fishing industry leaders joined NOAA Fisheries scientists and crew aboard the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada for the final trials of an innovative new trawl net with advanced sensors. Team Frees California Humpback Whale Entangled Off Monterey for 6 Months A trained team from the Large Whale Entanglement Response Network freed a humpback whale that had been entangled in lines from crab traps off Monterey since October 2024. Washington High School Students Turn Farmed Sablefish into Winning Recipe with Northwest Flavor In May, students in Bonney Lake High School’s culinary program will take some very special sablefish to a national culinary competition in Baltimore. They will also tell the story behind it, which helps diners appreciate the meal even more. Science Blog: A Tribute To Our First and Best Glider The first glider we ever deployed remains our most dependable.  Trained Team Releases Gray Whale Entangled in Gillnet off California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula A trained and authorized team led by NOAA Fisheries released an adult gray whale off Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula on April 9. The whale was entangled in a gillnet. Pacific Islands Photos: Back to the Marianas—Monitoring Coral Reef Ecosystems in the Pacific Join our National Coral Reef Monitoring Program scientists during their 2025 mission as they track the health, threats, and recovery of coral reef ecosystems in the Marianas. Southeast Restoring the Gulf: 15 Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill This April marks 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Learn about our efforts since then to restore the Gulf's ecosystem. Stories of Restoration: Reflecting on Deep Sea Restoration Following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Fifteen years after the spill, we’ve made great strides in restoring the Gulf’s vibrant deep sea communities—and the work continues. Revitalizing the Gulf: Highlights from 15 Years of Restoration NOAA and partners have made significant progress addressing the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. From marsh creation to better fishing practices, our work is restoring the Gulf’s habitats and marine resources. The Future of Red Snapper Data: Using Active Acoustic Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence to Collect Data NOAA Fisheries is using advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to collect and analyze red snapper and reef fish data. These technologies can identify species, abundance, and the health of observed fish stocks, leading to more reliable data. New England/Mid-Atlantic Meet Stonington Kelp Company: Seaweed Grower in Connecticut This Tide to Table profile features Suzie Flores, a marina owner and seaweed farmer. Long-Running Sea Scallop Survey Diversifies for the Future Our sea scallop survey has been providing data on population status since 1979. We are using more vessels and more sampling to ensure data keep coming for a top U.S. fishery. International Coordination Busts Red Snapper Trafficking Scheme NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement stopped more than 12 tons of illegal fish from entering the U.S. market. Photos: 2025 Large Whale Research in Photos Our photo gallery highlights our work dedicated to helping conserve and protect whales in our region. Upcoming Deadlines April 18: Applications due for the NOAA Delaware Bay Watershed Education and Training Program April 21: Responses due for Sources Sought Notice for domestically produced tuna for USDA Food Programs April 23: Applications due for the Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects May 5: Comments due on the Makah Tribe’s permit application for a limited hunt for gray whales May 12: Proposals due for Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities View more news and announcements Upcoming Events April 22–23: Caribbean Fishery Management Council Meeting May 6–8: May 2025 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Meeting May 17–18: Ocean Fun Days 2025 May 28: Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Permanent Advisory Committee Meeting June 3–4: Gulf Fishery Management Council Meeting June 3–5: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting June 5–10: North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting June 9–13: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting Jun 12–18: Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting June 24–26: 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.  Questions? Visit our website for national and regional contact information

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