NOAA Fisheries FishNews—August 31st

AUGUST 31, 2023 Highlights NOAA Releases 2023 Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management NOAA released its 2023 Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management. The report identifies seven nations and entities engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, including two nations with issues related to forced labor, and two nations that target or incidentally catch sharks without regulations comparable to those of the United States. We will work with the identified parties to address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and forced labor activities and support effective management of protected species and shark catch. NOAA Fisheries Announces Large-scale Study on its Recreational Fishing Effort Survey NOAA Fisheries has conducted a pilot study on our recreational Fishing Effort Survey. It is part of our commitment to continuous improvement and to producing quality recreational fishing data. Shark Conservation Starts with Shark Science NOAA Fisheries invests millions of dollars in shark, skate, and ray research so that management decisions can be based on the best available science. Alaska NOAA Fisheries Identifies Stranded Whale in Alaska as Calf Known as Tango NOAA received a report of a humpback whale carcass on Hump Island via the 24-hour stranding hotline. NOAA staff coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard and whale watching captains in the area to confirm the location of the whale with photos the morning of Saturday, August 26. The deceased whale was identified as a humpback calf known by the Juneau community as “Tango,” the 2023 calf of “Sasha.” Are Alaska Fishing Communities and Fishermen Prepared for Climate Change? Scientists found that more planning is needed to help fishing communities in the Gulf of Alaska adapt to and mitigate the potential economic impacts of climate change. Pacific Islands Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response Earns 2023 Partner in the Spotlight Award NOAA recognizes Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response for its dedicated work in helping to conserve and recover the endangered Hawaiian monk seal. New England/Mid-Atlantic Monitoring Island Health in the Chesapeake Bay A team uses technology to track the effects of climate change on the Goodwin Islands, located in the Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area. Our 2023 College-Supported Students Share Insights NOAA offers internship opportunities through partnerships with colleges and universities for degree requirements. This year, we hosted four students, whose projects focused on endangered species, coastal fish distribution, aquaculture gear as fish habitat, and oral histories. Upcoming Deadlines September 12: Comments due for Proposed Rule to Revise the Guidelines for National Standards 4, 8, and 9 September 22: Comments due for Proposed Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for Rice’s Whale October 17: Comments due for Proposed Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for Green Sea Turtles October 30: Comments due for the proposed reclassification of pillar coral from threatened to endangered November 17: Applications due for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants November 30: Letters of intent due for NOAA’s Climate Ready Workforce Funding Opportunity February 13: Applications due for NOAA’s Climate Ready Workforce Funding Opportunity February 13: Applications due for NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Funding Opportunity View more news and announcements Upcoming Events September 7–14: Pacific Fishery Management Council September 2023 Meeting September 11–15: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council September 2023 Meeting September 15, 18–20: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council September 2023 Meeting September 20: Listening session on the management strategy for shrimp in the Gulf of Mexico September 23: Alaska 2023 Belugas Count! September 26: Public hearing for the proposed reclassification of pillar coral from threatened to endangered September 26–28: New England Fishery Management Council September 2023 Meeting  October 3–5: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council October 2023 Meeting October 5–10: North Pacific Fishery Management Council October 2023 Meeting October 23–26: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council October 2023 Meeting November 1–8: Pacific Fishery Management Council November 2023 Meeting November 4–5: 2023 Right Whale Festival 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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