INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ADOPTS U.S. PROPOSAL FOR SHARK FINNING BAN Sixty-three countries unanimously adopted historic and unprecedented protective measures for Atlantic sharks during the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Led by NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States delegation pushed for and won a consensus agreement. […]
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE A PARTNER IN SOUTHEAST AQUATIC RESOURCESPARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT FISH AND THEIR HABITATSSoutheast aquatic resources protection has taken a positive step forwardwith formal establishment of the Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership(SARP). The SARP is a coalition of state, federal, and other conservationagencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that are […]
UNITED STATES ASKS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO ADOPT COLLABORATIVE PLAN TO MANAGE SHARKSNOAA Administrator Outlines Proposal that Mirrors U.S. Fishing Rules New Orleans  The United States has asked the international community to start managing shark populations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Gulf of Mexico. The proposal asks other shark fishing nations to adopt procedures like […]
Whooping Cranes Arrive in South Carolina After a 150-Year AbsenceThree years after proposing to reintroduce whooping cranes (Grus americana)into historic habitat and establish a migratory flock of birds in easternNorth America, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service confirms the arrival of 5whooping cranes in South Carolina.There are now 35 migratory whooping cranes in the wild […]
NOAA OFFERS NEW WEB SITE ON SOCIAL SCIENCE TOOLS FOR MARINE PROTECTED AREAS NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has launched a new Web site on research techniques for examining the “human dimensions” of marine and coastal resource management. This “Social Science Tools and Methods for Marine Protected Areas Management” Web site gives basic […]
UNITED STATES ASKS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO ADOPT COLLABORATIVE PLAN TO MANAGE SHARKSNOAA Administrator Outlines Proposal that Mirrors U.S. Fishing Rules Nov. 15, 2004  The United States asked the international community to start managing shark populations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Gulf of Mexico. The proposal asks other shark fishing nations to adopt procedures like […]
Purpose of the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan Purpose:As per the Marine Mammal Protection Act As Amended, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) must develop and implement a take reduction plan designed to assist in the recovery or prevent the depletion of each strategic stock which interacts with Category I or II fisheries. Short Term […]
NOAA/U.S. DELEGATION TO HOST INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSION IN NEW ORLEANSNegotiations will Focus on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Sharks and Compliance Next week, the United States will host delegates from 62 fishing nations to plan for the future conservation and fisheries management of economically and ecologically important fish species. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic […]
Parmesan Grouper Serves/Yields:6Prep. Time:Cook Time:Category SeafoodDifficulty:Moderate Ingredients 3-4 lbs. Black Grouper Fillet 6 Slices of Monterey Jack Cheese, 1/4 inch thick 10 Tablespoons (1 Stick plus 2 Tablespoons) of Butter 2 Tablespoons of Dijon Mustard 1 Cup of Fine Dry Bread Crumbs 1 Cup of Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Cup of Minced Fresh Parsley […]
PROTECTED SPECIES GET MUCH NEEDED HELPNOAA Fisheries Proposes Regulations to Reduce Bycatch of Bottlenose Dolphins and Sea Turtles The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to increase protection of bottlenose dolphins and some threatened species of sea turtles. The comment period began Nov. 10, with the publication of “The […]
