NOAA Scientists Hunt for “Lions” in the Atlantic Divers and deep-water fishermen along the Atlantic Coast may encounter lionfish, venomous coral reef fishes that have found their way into east coast waters. Scientists from NOAA will conduct field studies this summer to examine the status of the lionfish population and examine life history characteristics to […]
Management Measures Proposed for Bluefish Deadline for Public Comments is June 3 Proposed 2004 specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery were published in the Federal Register on May 19. The proposed rule specifies total allowable landings (TAL), state-by-state commercial quotas, recreational harvest limits, and recreational possession limits. The intent of the specifications is to conserve […]
Carolina Beach Inlet Survey Released 5-18-04 Download Your Copy HERE I Marked this one up to Highlight the problem areas. See the FULL SIZE image HERE!Carolina Beach Inlet Survey Released 5-18-04 Download Your Copy HERE I Marked this one up to Highlight the problem areas. See the FULL SIZE image HERE!
IMPROVEMENTS IN HURRICANE TRACK FORECASTING WITH THE GULFSTREAM JET: A NOAA SUCCESS STORY May 17, 2004  Destructive winds, storm surge and heavy rains that produce flooding make hurricanes one of nature’s most extreme hazards. As hurricane season approaches, Americans who increasingly populate hurricane-prone areas must prepare themselves should these storms strike their community. Fortunately, […]
U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Extends Comment Deadline to June 4, 2004 Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy today announced that it has extended the public comment period on its Preliminary Report to June 4, 2004. The extension applies to governors and all other stakeholders. In making the announcement, the Commission underscored […]
Global Protections for Seahorses to Take Effect This Month; New Permit Requirements Introduced for International Trade The United States will join more than 160 nations this month in implementing new permit requirements for global trade in seahorses. Designed to promote international seahorse conservation efforts, the regulations take effect on May 15, 2004. Issued under the […]
Mercury Pollution in Fish Admin Note: There was a Question in the forum about Mercury in Fish…So I hunted up this info and thought I would also run it on the front page. This information came from several places. It is good reading, Be sure to check it out by hitting the “Read More” button. […]
ABOVE-NORMAL 2004 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTED May 17, 2004  NOAA forecasters are predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. At a news conference Monday in Houston, Texas, NOAA officials said the season outlook is for 12 to 15 tropical storms, with six to eight systems becoming hurricanes, and two to four of those major hurricanes. […]
NOAA STRENGTHENS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATE STUDIES INSTITUTE AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that an additional $678,000 would be included in a multi-year $9.7million agreement it signed with the Cooperative Institute for Climate Studies (CICS) based at the University of Maryland (UMD) in College Park. NOAA is an agency […]
Bottom Trawling Wrecks Habitat & Food For Big Fish Conservationist/Fisherman Tom Raftican writes for the “Tuna Times” In his latest editorial he talks about the destructive commercial fishing method which damages spawning habits the size of the US every year.SB 1459 Passes Senate Natural Resources CommitteeI’m excited to report an important first hurdle in the […]
