AFTER TWO LARGE ANNUAL GAINS, RATE OF ATMOSPHERIC CO2 INCREASE RETURNS TO AVERAGE, NOAA REPORTS March 31, 2005  A spike in the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere between 2001 and 2003 appears to be a temporary phenomenon and apparently does not indicate a quickening build-up of the gas in the atmosphere, […]
2005 Quotas and Effort Controls Proposed for Bluefin Tuna NOAA Fisheries Service has proposed initial 2005 fishing year specifications for the Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery to set quotas for each of the established domestic fishing categories and to set General category effort controls. The proposed measures would be in effect for the 2005 fishing year […]
New Bycatch Reduction Research Proposed for Longline Fishery Six operators of pelagic longline vessels have requested Exempted Fishing Permits to conduct bycatch reduction research in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The experiments would compare bycatch of juvenile fish inside and outside existing closed areas to test the effectiveness of new techniques and gear modifications. […]
Environmental Protection Agency Requests Input on Pesticide Research The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed some updates and revisions to its data requirements for the registration of pesticide products. As part of this rulemaking, EPA is seeking input on research areas that may be necessary to effectively characterize potential risks to endangered species from pesticide […]
New Authorization Proposed for Agencies Assisting Stranded Endangered Sea Turtles A new proposed rule would allow any agent or employee of NOAA FisheriesService, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, or any other Federal land or water management agency, or any agent or employee of a state agency responsible for fish and […]
NOAA Web Page Explains Authorizations and Permits for Protected Species NOAA Fisheries Service has launched a new Web page to help prospective applicants determine what authorizations they may need under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). After users answer several yes/no questions, the Web site lists required permits/authorizations and provides […]
MAN AIRLIFTED FROM FISHING VESSEL WITH CHEST PAINS ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A man was medevaced early this morning 30-miles off the coast of Manasquan, N.J., after suffering from chest pains and trouble breathing. Fred Dagistino, 50, was hoisted off of the KAREN NICOLE, a 71-foot fishing vessel homeported in Cape May, N.J., by a […]
COAST GUARD CREATES NEW REEF OCEAN CITY, Md. – The U.S. Coast Guard and the Ocean City Reef Foundation, www.ocreeffoundation.com <http://www.ocreeffoundation.com>, will be creating a new reef about ten miles off the coast of Ocean City Friday at about 9:30 a.m. Towboat U.S. is towing a 40-foot steel-hulled fishing boat out to the site, where […]
State Cracks Down on Illegal Fish Products; Undercover Agents Checking SeafoodSource: Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon, Fla. Mar. 28–The state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it’s stepping up efforts to keep the Sunshine State’s seafood markets safe and fair. As part of Operation No More Back Door, the agency has partnered with the state Department […]
FREIGHT SHIP SEA CLOUD RUNS HARD AGROUND SOUTH OF ST CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Less than a half-mile west of the channel entrance to Krause Lagoon, the freighter Sea Cloud remains hard aground in the amidships area after a failed attempt to enter the channel yesterday morning. A […]
