FishNews - Nov 7, 2012 - NOAA Fisheries Works Internationally, TweetChat about Right Whales, Public Comment Opportunities, and More

Join List     FishNews Archive     NOAA Fisheries Home           Highlights - November 7, 2012  International Working Together to End IUU Fishing Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens the sustainability of our ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Combating IUU fishing is one of NOAA Fisheries' top priorities. Find out how we're working with the seafood industry and conservation community to advance the fight against this growing global issue. Also, learn other ways NOAA Fisheries works internationally to promote U.S. goals such as ending overfishing, protecting biodiversity, and recovering protected species on our Office of International Affairs' new website. National Post-Sandy Response under Way NOAA continues to work with federal, state, and local partners to respond to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. NOAA is focusing efforts on restoring maritime commerce; aiding on-the-ground responders from FEMA and local authorities; assessing damage; cleaning up hazardous materials; and monitoring weather conditions that could impact recovery and response efforts. Read more. Questions About Right Whales? We've got answers. Ask our scientists about right whales, one of the biggest creatures on earth and one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world. Join our live chat on Twitter, on Thursday, November 8, at 2 p.m. EST. Listening for Change in the Arctic New developments in acoustic technology mean that scientists can use sound to closely monitor the fast-changing Arctic, a marine ecosystem we know relatively little about but need to understand to make informed decisions about the future development of oil, fish, and shipping industries. Learn more. Northeast NOAA Seeks Comments on Exempted Fishing Permit Application The permit would allow the applicants to conduct a redfish trawl codend selectivity experiment as part of REDNET, a cooperative research project to redevelop a sustainable redfish trawl fishery in the Gulf of Maine. Comment on the permit through November 13, 2012. NOAA Seeks Comments on Amendment 19 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan If approved, this amendment would modify management measures that currently govern the small-mesh multispecies fishery, including accountability measures, year-round possession limits, and total allowable landings process. Comment on the proposed amendment through December 3, 2012. Mid-Atlantic Council Conducts Scoping Process on Amendment 15 to Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan The Council seeks public input on alternatives to be addressed in the amendment and environmental impacts statement. This amendment currently addresses management of river herrings and/or shads but may include issues brought up during the scoping process. Comment on the scoping through December 5, 2012, or attend a scoping hearing in November. Fall Water Temps Help Rockfish Choose Habitat Some striped bass live year-round in the Chesapeake Bay, but most leave after they spawn in spring. They migrate to cooler waters up north along the Atlantic coast and join the rest of their "coastal stock." Find out how water temperature helps these fish select their habitat as they move through the year. A Tale of Mini-Sailboats, Salmon Research, Oceanography, and Much More Northeast Fisheries Science Center oceanographer Jim Manning acquires data from many sources, including some very unusual ones. Learn how he's been using small unmanned sailboats equipped with GPS and ultrasonic receivers in their keels to research Atlantic salmon ecology and provide hands-on education for students. Impaired River Shows Signs of Recovery The Elizabeth River, a formerly productive ecosystem that provided food and transportation for Native Americans and the settlers of nearby Jamestown in the 1600s, deteriorated over the centuries under increasing developmental pressures. Find out how this river is now making a come-back due in part to efforts of NOAA and its partners. Southeast NOAA Seeks Comments on Incidental Take Permit for Sea Turtles The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has applied for permit to incidentally take ESA-listed sea turtles in otherwise lawful commercial gillnet fisheries operating in inshore waters of North Carolina. The application includes a conservation plan to minimize and mitigate take of endangered or threatened species. The public can comment on the application and plan through November 30, 2012. Alaska NOAA Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendment for Halibut and Sablefish IFQ Program If approved, the amendment would modify the vessel ownership requirement for this program to maintain a predominantly owner-operated fishery. Comment on the proposed rule through November 30, 2012. Northwest Protecting Fish from Stormwater Runoff NOAA scientists have joined University of Washington researchers to study how green infrastructure projects can protect aquatic life in the Puget Sound from the harmful effects of toxic stormwater. See more. Fukushima Disaster Reveals Patterns of Tuna Migration NOAA and Oregon State University researchers found very small amounts of radiation, originating from the 2011 tsunami in Japan, in Northwest albacore tuna. The effects do not pose a public health risk but do allow scientists to track the migratory patterns in albacore tuna for the first time. Learn more. Events  Nov-Dec: NOAA Fisheries Holds Free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops Nov-Dec: NOAA Fisheries holds training workshops on Electronic Reporting System for Federal Atlantic Swordfish, Shark, and Tuna Dealers Nov 9: Fishermen's Northeast Groundfish Science Forum Nov 17: NOAA sponsors fourth annual Right Whale Festival in Jacksonville Beach, Florida Announcements Nov 19: Nominations for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel due Dec 14: Nominations for National Wetlands Awards due Dec 28: Applications due for Director position in NOAA Research Climate Program Office Federal Register Actions  Click here for a list of only those actions open for public comment. Scroll search for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For a list of all daily actions, check the Federal Register online.

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