🎣NOAA's Data Collection for Fishing Industry Research in Pacific Coast
The Department of Commerce intends to collect information from the fishing community to support the expansion of fishery-independent groundfish research surveys. This initiative aims to close data gaps and improve stock assessments while involving industry stakeholders in the research process.
Learn More🎣Evaluation of Southeast Catch Shares Programs
The NOAA announces a request for information collection to evaluate Southeast Catch Shares Programs, focusing on socio-economic factors. This evaluation, required every 5 to 7 years by the Magnuson-Stevens Act, aims to assess program performance by collecting data from catch share participants on market practices and demographics. The findings will inform fishing management decisions and regulatory proposals.
Learn More🌊Permit Issued for Pillar Coral Restoration in Puerto Rico
Notice is hereby given that the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (PRDNER), San Jos[eacute] Industrial Park, 1375 Ave. Ponce de Le[oacute]n, San Juan, PR 00926 (Responsible Party: Nilda Jimenez-Marrero, Ph.D.) has been issued a permit to take pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) for purposes of enhancement.
Learn More🐋Analysis of Marine Mammal Research Permit Amendment by NOAA
Notice is hereby given that The University of Alaska Southeast, 1332 Seward Ave, Sitka, AK 99835 (Responsible Party: Jan Straley), has applied for an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 24378-01.
Learn More🐟Aleutian Islands Pollock Fishery Regulation Requirements Overview
The Department of Commerce seeks public comment on an information collection request related to the Aleutian Islands pollock fishery. This collection, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, pertains to the annual participant requirements set by The Aleut Corporation for economic development related to pollock harvesting and processing in Adak, Alaska.
Learn More🎣Caribbean Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) will hold the 186th public hybrid meeting to address the items contained in the tentative agenda included in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🐟New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Overview
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its On-Demand Fishing Gear Conflict Working Group via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Learn More🎣Inseason Modifications for West Coast Salmon Fisheries
NMFS announces two inseason actions for the 2024 portion of the 2024-2025 ocean salmon fisheries. These inseason actions modify the recreational and commercial salmon fisheries in the area from Cape Falcon, OR, to the United States/Mexico border.
Learn More🌊NOAA Evaluation Findings for Coastal Zone Management Programs
Notice is hereby given of the availability of final evaluation findings for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve and six State and Territory coastal management programs: American Samoa, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon, which were prepared pursuant to sections 312 and 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Learn More🐟Reallocation of Pacific Cod TAC in Bering Sea Management Area
NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) from vessels using jig gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. This action is necessary to allow the A season apportionment of the 2025 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested.
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