NOAA Fisheries FishNews – October 8, 2020

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Highlights Savoring Seafood: National Seafood Month 2020 October is National Seafood Month. Learn how the United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood—both wild-caught and farmed. Bold Initiatives Chart Course for Stronger, More Resilient Seafood Sector We all have a stake in a stronger, more resilient U.S. seafood industry. NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Chris Oliver shares his thoughts on the future of the U.S. seafood industry as we celebrate National Seafood Month. Behind the Scenes of the Most Consumed Seafood You love to eat the most popular seafood items in the United States, but how much do you know about shrimp, tuna, clams, and other favorites? Learn about the robust and transparent environmental standards that make U.S. seafood sustainable. Nine Things You Probably Didn't Know About Aquaculture Ever wondered how many oysters are farmed in the United States or how much of the global seafood supply comes from aquaculture? Read on to learn how U.S. aquaculture supplies sustainable seafood, provides jobs, and enhances ecosystems. Our Mission: Create New Opportunities for Aquaculture As you read this, more than 7 billion people are in need of healthy and sustainable food sources. Farmed seafood is critical for a sustainable seafood portfolio, and Aquaculture Week is a yearly reminder of where the industry has been and where we hope to help it go.

West Coast New Videos Put Restitution to Work for Imperiled Coho Salmon Coho salmon once supported a wealth of tribal, commercial, and recreational fisheries along the West Coast. Today some populations of the swift silvery fish are nearing extinction. But we can reverse that decline, as biologists and others demonstrate in a new video series. Video Research Investigates Effects of Shellfish Farming Scientists from NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center are collecting videos to assess how marine life uses, and may even benefit from, habitat in and around farms growing oysters and other shellfish.

Pacific Islands Destination Known: Punahele’s Safe Return Home from Lalo Punahele, a Hawaiian green sea turtle, returned to the shores of Oʻahu in August. After spending 127 days traveling, basking, and nesting, she reached Laniakea beach. Punahele began her journey in April, when NOAA researchers placed a satellite transmitter on her shell.

Southeast NOAA Welcomes Results of Great Red Snapper Count in the Gulf of Mexico Scientists have concluded the most comprehensive study of Gulf of Mexico red snapper abundance to date. Preliminary results show "low-relief" areas account for two-thirds of the population.

Greater Atlantic Restoring a National Treasure: 10 Years of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Since 2010, NOAA has worked through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to restore habitat across the region. Our efforts have helped strengthen valuable Great Lakes fisheries and restore coastal wetlands that improve water quality and provide recreational opportunities.

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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