NOAA Fisheries Fish News May 1, 2020

Sea Star, Herring, and more.

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. MAY 1, 2020 Help Save U.S. Jobs—Eat Seafood, America! Have you ever wondered how NOAA ensures the sustainability of U.S. seafood? Watch this short video from the National Fisheries Institute to learn how we work with fishermen and fishing communities and rely on strong science to bring you the seafood you love. NOAA Fisheries is proud to support Eat Seafood, America!, a collaborative effort of the Seafood4Health Action Coalition. Highlights New Article Supports Importance of Sea Stars in Deep-Sea Ecosystems Sea stars play an important role in deep-sea ecosystems, especially as predators of sponges and corals (mostly octocorals). This was the key finding of a new article by Christopher L. Mah in the scientific journal Zootaxa that summarizes feeding observations of 28 species of sea stars from seven expeditions on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer in the Atlantic Ocean between 2017 and 2019. West Coast 2019 West Coast Whale Entanglement Summary Each year, NOAA Fisheries collects, verifies, documents, and responds to reports of large whale entanglements. The 2019 U.S. West Coast reports, and other relevant information and developments, are included in this summary.Click to edit this placeholder text. Greater Atlantic Wind Team Fishery Biologist Embraces Opportunities for Innovation, Collaboration Curiosity and being by the ocean—her happy place—have guided Elizabeth (Lisa) Methratta in her career as a marine ecologist. These days her focus is on offshore wind development and interactions with fish and fisheries. Herring to Benefit from Dam Removals, Wetland Restoration in Coonamessett River NOAA, the Town of Falmouth, and other partners are working to restore Massachusetts’ Coonamessett River. The projects will benefit alewife, blueback herring, and other migratory fish. Upcoming Deadlines April 30 The April Edition of the NOAA Fisheries Navigator is now available! This is a bi-monthly insert published in Commercial Fisheries News to better inform the fishing industry and general public about the agency’s activities. May 6 Request for Comments: Proposed Gear Modifications for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery. May 6 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule: Removal of Regulations Implementing the Closed Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program. May 21 Request for Comments: Intent to Develop a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Red Grouper Management in the Gulf of Mexico. May 21 Final Rule to Replace Historical Captain Permits with Standard Federal Charter/Headboat Permits in the Gulf of Mexico. Federal Register Actions Visit NOAA Fisheries' Rules & Regulations web page to learn more about recently proposed and finalized regulations in your region.  Corrections or technical questions should be sent to the FishNews Editor at editor.fishnews@noaa.gov. www.fisheries.noaa.gov

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