NOAA FIsheries FishNews April 16, 2020

Deepwater Horizon, Saltwater Fishing, and more.

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. APRIL 16, 2020 Highlights Eat Seafood, America Campaign Promotes Healthy People, Healthy Economy NOAA Fisheries is proud to support Eat Seafood, America, a collaborative effort of the members of the Seafood4Health Action Coalition. Learn more about the campaign and coalition, or join the conversation on social media by following #EatSeafoodAmerica.   Restoring the Gulf: 10 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill This month NOAA is commemorating 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA and other federal and Gulf state partners are working to support restoration and recovery of the Gulf’s natural resources using the $20.8 billion environmental damage settlement. Recreational Fishing Photo Contest Highlights Your Favorite Catch Bonnier Corporation and NOAA Fisheries are excited to partner to showcase the passion American anglers have for saltwater recreational fishing. Launching today is the #NOAAsFavoriteCatch photo contest, open to the millions of saltwater recreational anglers from across the country. The winning submission will receive a weekend of guided fishing in the Florida Keys sponsored by Bonnier Corporation (lodging included). 10+ Ocean Science Educational Resources to Check Out at Home With kids home from school, you might be looking for activities to keep them engaged and learning. Here are some free educational resources from NOAA and our partners to help you safely hunker down while exploring the ocean and marine science. Alaska Meet Dr. Anne Hollowed Renowned for Her Work Assessing the Effects of Climate and Ecosystem Change on Fish Stocks Women’s History Month may be over, but the great work women are doing in the world of fisheries science continues. We thought we would take this opportunity to highlight one of the many talented women on our scientific team. West Coast Salmon Series Inspires Students as Stewards Salmon are heroes that can beat seemingly insurmountable odds. That is the foundation of NOAA Fisheries’ educational program called “An Incredible Journey.” The series, launched in 2018, includes an illustrated children’s book, a board game, and a 10-lesson curriculum. It can be downloaded for free in English and Spanish. Pacific Islands Saving an Endangered Turtle Population: One Program's Quest In Hawaiʻi, less than 200 nesting female hawksbill sea turtles have been documented in the past 30 years. These turtles—known as honu‘ea in Hawaiian—make up one of the most endangered sea turtle populations in the world. A new StoryMap details their struggles and the team of conservationists working diligently to save them. Southeast Deepwater Horizon: The Science Behind NOAA's Unprecedented Response The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was the largest accidental offshore oil spill in history. In a new video, Lisa DiPinto, a senior scientist at NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration, shares how NOAA went about the massive task of assessing the damage to the entire northern Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. Greater Atlantic Let’s Get More Shellfish in the Water NOAA Fisheries established the National Shellfish Initiative in partnership with shellfish farmers and shellfish restoration organizations to increase populations of bivalve shellfish (oysters, clams, and mussels). Through both sustainable commercial production and restoration activities, the initiative aims to get more shellfish back in the water. Upcoming Deadlines May 6 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule: Removal of Regulations Implementing the Closed Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program 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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