Bluefish Management Measures Set for 2006 Recreational and Commercial Fisheries NOAA Fisheries service has issued 2006 specifications for Atlantic bluefish fisheries, including state-by-state commercial quotas, a recreational harvest limit, and recreational possession limits for Atlantic bluefish off the east coast of the United States. The intent of this final rule is to establish the allowable […]
Public Comment Invited on Bluefin Tuna Management NOAA Fisheries Service has proposed initial 2006 fishing year specifications for the Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery to set bluefin quotas for each of the established domestic fishing categories and to set effort controls for the General category and Angling category. This action is necessary to implement recommendations of […]
NOAA EXPANDS COASTAL STORM INLAND FLOODING PREDICTION TOOLEnhancements Bring Valuable Assistance to New England Emergency Managers NOAA’s Coastal Services Center and National Weather Service, working in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sea Island Software, Inc., have developed an enhanced inland flooding forecast component to HURREVAC, a […]
The 2006 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament names their chosen charities for the upcoming 48th Annual tournament held this June 10-7 2006.The Big Rock is the largest non-profit tournament of its kind in the United States giving at least $100,000 each year to deserving organizations. “We know that some organizations would not exist without our […]
U.S., EUROPE TAKE STEPS TO ADVANCE POLAR SATELLITE COOPERATION NOAA and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites today announced they have signed a Data Denial Implementation Plan, which secures the continued flow of real-time meteorological satellite data from NOAA-provided instruments onboard EUMETSAT’s MetOp spacecraft to public duty users in the United States […]
FWC CONDUCTS ANNUAL MANATEE SYNOPTIC SURVEYPreliminary Count Yields 3,116 Manatees in Florida Waters St. Petersburg, FLâ€â€ÂÂÂIn the annual manatee synoptic survey conducted Feb. 13-15, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reported a preliminary count of 3,116 manatees statewide. A team of 18 observers (15 by air and three on the ground) from nine […]
New Quotas Proposed for Swordfish NOAA Fisheries Service has proposed modified quotas for North and South Atlantic swordfish for the current fishing year (through May 31, 2006) to account for updated landings information from previous fishing years. The proposed action would also extend the current North Atlantic swordfish management measures until the International Commission for […]
Temporary Gillnet Fishery Closure in Effect to Protect Right Whales NOAA Fisheries Service has implemented temporary fishing restrictions after a right whale died as a result of an entanglement in gillnet gear within the Southeast U.S. Restricted Area. All fishing with gillnets is now prohibited in this area through 2400 hours on March 31, 2006. […]
NOAA Seeks Public Input on Strategic Priorities The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking input on priorities for its next five-year planning cycle. Each year, NOAA collects views on emerging programmatic trends to support the agency’s strategic goals. Stakeholder views and comments will be summarized and used by NOAA leadership in the development […]
