2 MEN RESCUED FROM ATOP CAPSIZED BOAT PORTSMOUTH, Va., –Two men were rescued from their capsized boat this afternoon about 2 miles off Hatteras Island, N.C. A 65 year-old man and a 51-year-old man were sitting on top of their 16-foot capsized pleasure craft when someone from the shore noticed them and contacted 911 at […]
Gear Modifications Proposed for the Virginia Pound Net Fishery to Protect Sea Turtles A new proposed rule would require that any offshore pound net leader in an identified area of Virginia waters of the mainstem Chesapeake Bay during May 6 – July 15 be modified in order to protect sea turtles. Existing regulations prohibit the […]
COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO OIL SPILL IN THE DELAWARE BAY ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.- The Coast Guard, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are working together to clean up an oil spill that occurred early this morning. The crewman onboard the tug Liberty notified the Coast […]
NOAA Reopens Scoping on Striped Bass Fishing in the EEZ; Public Invited to Comment NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking additional public comments on a preliminary draft analysis document containing Federal management options to open the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to striped bass fishing, as recommended by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). The stock […]
AVOID fish that are HIGH in mercury: Most fish are good to eat and good for youâ€â€ÂÂÂhigh in protein and other nutrients, and low in fat. But some kinds of fish contain high amounts of mercury, which can cause health problems in people, especially children. People should avoid eating those fish. To help you make […]
U.S. Coast Guard Produces New Safety Brochure Children and Personal Watercraft The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Boating Safety has recently produced a new safety brochure titled “Children and Personal Watercraft” that is now available to the public. This brochure places the essential information that parents and/or adult supervisors of children need to know before […]
NOAA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL HERO AWARDSNational Award Program Recognizes Individuals, Groups Protecting Environment April 21, 2006  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration presented its Environmental Hero Award to nine individuals and one organization this year. Given in conjunction with Earth Day celebrations, the award honors NOAA volunteers for their “tireless efforts to […]
Kevin M. McMaster Sentenced to 25 Months in Federal Prison For Selling Federally-Protected Wildlife Valued at More Than $200,000A Pennsylvania man who sold more than $200,000 worth of endangered species’ parts, hides and mounts through his website and retail shop in Port St. Lucie, Florida, was sentenced 25 months in prison today by a federal […]
Press Conference Call for the National Fish Habitat Action PlanIt’s not every day you have an opportunity to talk fish, fishing andaquatic habitat with H. Dale Hall, Director of the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService; Bill Hogarth, NOAA Fisheries Service Assistant Administrator; JohnCooper, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies President and othernational conservation leaders. But on […]
U.S. COAST GUARD URGES BOATING SAFETY PORTSMOUTH, Va., — With the summer upon us, and warm days ahead, the Coast Guard can not emphasize enough the importance of boating safety. This year the Coast Guard anticipates a record number of boaters on our many waterways that make up Hampton Roads than ever before. However, many […]
