NOAA Fisheries FishNews—February 8th

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 Highlights United States Promotes Labor Standards, Improved Monitoring at South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation At its 12th annual meeting in Ecuador, the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation adopted U.S. proposals to strengthen monitoring of transshipment activities, enhance observer coverage in the squid fishery, and promote the adoption of labor protections for crew aboard fishing vessels. Whales on the Brink: Making Strides in Marine Mammal Research and Protection NOAA Fisheries and our partners convened to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the discovery of the Rice’s whale, and recent advancements in marine mammal research and conservation. West Coast Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Remain Endangered, Review Finds A recent review finds that, although years of work supporting the recovery of endangered Sacramento winter-run Chinook salmon has offered progress, the species still faces threats from climate change and other factors. The review concluded that the species remains endangered, and identified key recovery actions to help the species survive climate change. Southeast Meet Communications Intern, Hannah Shahmoradi In the newest edition of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, we’d like to introduce you to Hannah Shahmoradi. Hannah is a communications intern for the Science Center who helps strategize how to share their research with the public. Get to know Hannah in this new staff profile! What Does it Take to Be a NOAA Diver in the Southeast? NOAA divers collect an incredible amount of data underwater to support research on coral reefs and other habitats. Explore the challenging skills and extensive knowledge required of these divers to get this critical work done safely and efficiently. New England/Mid-Atlantic Examination Continues into Cause of Whale’s Death on Martha’s Vineyard On January 28, 2024, NOAA Fisheries was notified of a deceased female North Atlantic right whale near Joseph Sylvia State Beach on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. We worked closely with our partners and local responders to recover the carcass and conduct a necropsy. See the preliminary findings about the incident.  Science Blog: Daydreaming of Parasites on the Bottom Trawl Survey A new blog from fishery biologist Dana Morton welcomes you to the weird and fascinating world of parasites and the stories they can tell us about the fish they infect. Learn more about parasites along with the bottom trawl crew aboard the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow Science Blog: Observing—Not Your Typical Job Most people don’t start their commute the day before the workday or drive 2.5 hours in the middle of the night to their office, which is a commercial fishing vessel. They also don’t get to experience the amazing things at-sea monitor Kathleen Mager has. Kathleen's new blog highlights one of her perfectly unconventional workdays. Upcoming Deadlines February 13: Applications due for NOAA’s Climate Ready Workforce Funding Opportunity February 13: Applications due for NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Funding Opportunity February 14: Proposals due for Ruth D. Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grant funding February 16: Applications due for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training Program  February 20: Applications due for NOAA New England Bay Watershed Education and Training Program February 28: Applications due for the Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity funding opportunity March 4: Applications due for Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund funding opportunity March 11: Comments due for proposed issuance of Incidental Take Statement and funding to the State of Alaska for Southeast Alaska salmon fisheries March 15: Proposals due for the eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-grants Program March 20: Full proposals due for the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program 2024 Funding Opportunity March 31: Applications due for the Rural Energy for America Program  Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement funding opportunity April 1: Applications due for the Fiscal Year 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Projects April 12: Applications due for established Regional Ocean Partnerships funding opportunity April 30: Applications due for the Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program funding opportunity View more news and announcements Upcoming Events February 8–12: North Pacific Fishery Management Council February 2024 Meeting February 15: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries (South Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico) February 21: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries (National) February 23: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries (Caribbean) March 1: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries (West Coast) March 4–8: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council March 2024 Meeting March 5: Workshop for Educators: Connecting Students to Climate Solutions March 5–7: North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Risk Reduction Technology Workshop March 7: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries (Alaska) March 8: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries (National) March 5–11: Pacific Fishery Management Council March 2024 Meeting March 18–22: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council March 2024 Meeting  March 20: Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries (National) 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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