Articles related to "National Marine Fisheries"
Another Northern Right Dies
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
Break Into Marine Biology the Hardy Way
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
Endangered Species Act 1973
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 set into motion the means to protect plant and animal species and their environment for America's future.
endangered species act • preservation of wildlife • threatened and endangered species • cites • fish and wildlife services
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 set into motion the means to protect plant and animal species and their environment for America's future.
endangered species act • preservation of wildlife • threatened and endangered species • cites • fish and wildlife services
Marine Mammal Protection Act 1972
Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals.
marine mammal protection act • mmpa • whale • seals and sea lions • us fish and wildlife service
Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals.
marine mammal protection act • mmpa • whale • seals and sea lions • us fish and wildlife service
The Endangered Species Act
Designed to prevent the extinction of both endangered and threatened animals and plants, this historic law has gained new support from the Obama administration.
endangered species act • butterfly effect • obama memorandum • consultation requirement • national marine fisheries service
Designed to prevent the extinction of both endangered and threatened animals and plants, this historic law has gained new support from the Obama administration.
endangered species act • butterfly effect • obama memorandum • consultation requirement • national marine fisheries service
What is the US Fish and Wildlife Service?
The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult
us fish and wildlife service • endangered species management • hunting and fishing activities • wildlife refuges • national marine fisheries service
The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult
us fish and wildlife service • endangered species management • hunting and fishing activities • wildlife refuges • national marine fisheries service
Alaskans fight to save the beluga
Environmental and conservationist interests in Alaska are pressuring the government to let them be part of the planning process to control whaling in Cook Inlet. The inlet serves as home to many of the state's beluga whales.
beluga • beluga whale • alaska • whaling
Environmental and conservationist interests in Alaska are pressuring the government to let them be part of the planning process to control whaling in Cook Inlet. The inlet serves as home to many of the state's beluga whales.
beluga • beluga whale • alaska • whaling
DREAM COME TRUE: NW Orca researchers rejoice at news of federal funding
A federal spending bill approved last month contains $750,000 to study what has been killing Puget Sound orcas, the first federal money allocated by Congress for killer whale field studies since the 1970s.
orca • federal funding • whale • research
A federal spending bill approved last month contains $750,000 to study what has been killing Puget Sound orcas, the first federal money allocated by Congress for killer whale field studies since the 1970s.
orca • federal funding • whale • research
Gray Whale death tolls mount
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
Causes Galore Seek Supporters
A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change.
nuclear weapons • sonar • whales • water • arctic national wildlife refuge
A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change.
nuclear weapons • sonar • whales • water • arctic national wildlife refuge
Friendlier Seas for Turtles
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
Ocean Desert Areas are Growing
Global warming is linked to growth of low productivity ocean deserts that have reached 51 million square kilometers in size worldwide.
ocean deserts • global warming • subtropical gyres • ocean circulation • seawifs
Global warming is linked to growth of low productivity ocean deserts that have reached 51 million square kilometers in size worldwide.
ocean deserts • global warming • subtropical gyres • ocean circulation • seawifs
Reducing Right Whale Ship Strikes
There are fewer than 300 North Atlantic Right whales left in the world and actions taken by mariners can make all the difference in protecting this endangered species.
reducing right whale ship strikes • avoid collisions with right whales • north atlantic right whales • whale ship strike reduction • right whale ship strike reduction rule
There are fewer than 300 North Atlantic Right whales left in the world and actions taken by mariners can make all the difference in protecting this endangered species.
reducing right whale ship strikes • avoid collisions with right whales • north atlantic right whales • whale ship strike reduction • right whale ship strike reduction rule
Choose Rockfish for Healthy Eating
Rockfish is a healthy fish species that can be both fished for and purchased from the local fishmonger. Here is a selection of popular rockfish species with cooking tips.
rockfish • rockfish cooking • black rockfish • vermilion rockfish • striped bass
Rockfish is a healthy fish species that can be both fished for and purchased from the local fishmonger. Here is a selection of popular rockfish species with cooking tips.
rockfish • rockfish cooking • black rockfish • vermilion rockfish • striped bass
Dolphin bites tourist, further damaging reputation
Further damaging a reputation tarnished by reports of violence, a bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida bit a 14-year-old French tourist who tried to pet it this week. While this attack certainly wasn’t fierce, local whale and dolphin experts say it may serve to accelerate a changing view of dolphins in the wild.
dolphins • girl • florida • attack • biting
Further damaging a reputation tarnished by reports of violence, a bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida bit a 14-year-old French tourist who tried to pet it this week. While this attack certainly wasn’t fierce, local whale and dolphin experts say it may serve to accelerate a changing view of dolphins in the wild.
dolphins • girl • florida • attack • biting
Eight Whales Die, Scientists Blame Navy
Eight whales beached and died earlier this month, just hours after the U.S. Navy conducted anti-submarine exercises off the northern Bahamas, prompting an investigation and calls for an end to such exercises.
navy • whales • bahamas • emu • sonar tests
Eight whales beached and died earlier this month, just hours after the U.S. Navy conducted anti-submarine exercises off the northern Bahamas, prompting an investigation and calls for an end to such exercises.
navy • whales • bahamas • emu • sonar tests
Hawaiian Monk Seal Critical Habitat Controversy
Environmental groups want to see Hawaiian monk seal decline halted. Local people fear federal intervention restricting land and ocean access will do more harm than good.
hawaiian monk seal • critical habitat designation • endangered animal species • marine protected area • extinct caribbean monk seal
Environmental groups want to see Hawaiian monk seal decline halted. Local people fear federal intervention restricting land and ocean access will do more harm than good.
hawaiian monk seal • critical habitat designation • endangered animal species • marine protected area • extinct caribbean monk seal
Makah Whaling Halted
On Friday, June 9, 2000, a federal appeals court overturned the ruling that allowed Washington State’s Makah Indians to resume whaling for the first time since the 1920's....
makah tribe • makah whale hunt • american indians • native americans
On Friday, June 9, 2000, a federal appeals court overturned the ruling that allowed Washington State’s Makah Indians to resume whaling for the first time since the 1920's....
makah tribe • makah whale hunt • american indians • native americans
More Grays wash ashore; scientists left to wonder why
Gray whales keep turning up dead on the beaches along the West Coast, and scientists who study the giant, mysterious creatures are having a hard time figuring out why.
gray whales • emu • washington • makah
Gray whales keep turning up dead on the beaches along the West Coast, and scientists who study the giant, mysterious creatures are having a hard time figuring out why.
gray whales • emu • washington • makah
NOAA Regional Wildlife Guidelines
Wildlife managers are developing more focused wildlife viewing guidelines based on regional differences in wildlife.
marine mammal viewing • marine wildlife watching • noaa • nmfs • protect dolphins
Wildlife managers are developing more focused wildlife viewing guidelines based on regional differences in wildlife.
marine mammal viewing • marine wildlife watching • noaa • nmfs • protect dolphins
North Atlantic Loggerhead Turtles
Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered.
north atlantic loggerhead sea turtle • climate change • fisheries entanglement • critical nesting habitat • endangered species status
Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered.
north atlantic loggerhead sea turtle • climate change • fisheries entanglement • critical nesting habitat • endangered species status
Right Whale Numbers Continue to Slide
A recent report indicates that the already decimated population of Northern Right Whales appears to be shrinking even further. Scientists aren't sure why, but they're worried extinction is next.
right whales • endangered • extinction
A recent report indicates that the already decimated population of Northern Right Whales appears to be shrinking even further. Scientists aren't sure why, but they're worried extinction is next.
right whales • endangered • extinction
Sea Turtles in Southeast Alaska
It is uncommon for sea turtles to range north of Oregon, but their appearance in Alaskan waters occurs often enough that they can't be considered accidental visitors.
alaskan sea turtles • alaska sea turtles • sea turtles in alaska • sea turtles • sea turtle rescue
It is uncommon for sea turtles to range north of Oregon, but their appearance in Alaskan waters occurs often enough that they can't be considered accidental visitors.
alaskan sea turtles • alaska sea turtles • sea turtles in alaska • sea turtles • sea turtle rescue
Seafood Information for Consumers
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
fishwatch • fisheries management • magnuson-stevens • fisheries glossary • fishing gear groups
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
fishwatch • fisheries management • magnuson-stevens • fisheries glossary • fishing gear groups
Ships Kill Endangered Blue Whales
Ocean noise and harmful algal blooms eliminated as cause of death for 3 sub-adult blue whales. Large numbers of krill in ship channel full of fast boats cause fatalities.
endangered blue whale • world's largest whale • ship strike fatalities • harmful algal blooms • ocean noise
Ocean noise and harmful algal blooms eliminated as cause of death for 3 sub-adult blue whales. Large numbers of krill in ship channel full of fast boats cause fatalities.
endangered blue whale • world's largest whale • ship strike fatalities • harmful algal blooms • ocean noise
Study of Impacts of Swim With Wild Dolphin Tours
Swim with dolphin programs are extremely popular in the wild. But a study in the Red Sea looked at negative impacts on the animals and noted that management is needed.
swim with dolphin tours • spinner dolphin study • samadai reef in egypt • human interaction with marine mammals • management plan
Swim with dolphin programs are extremely popular in the wild. But a study in the Red Sea looked at negative impacts on the animals and noted that management is needed.
swim with dolphin tours • spinner dolphin study • samadai reef in egypt • human interaction with marine mammals • management plan
Underwater Noise Revisited
Navy tests of the effects of underwater noise on on marine species have created controversy among some environmentalists. This article reviews the comments of a physicist who questions the accuracy of the Navy's reports.
underwater noise • marine animals • whales
Navy tests of the effects of underwater noise on on marine species have created controversy among some environmentalists. This article reviews the comments of a physicist who questions the accuracy of the Navy's reports.
underwater noise • marine animals • whales
Unraveling Whale Entanglements
Disentanglement teams work in partnership with agencies like the Coast Guard to free marine mammals like whales that become entangled in debris and old fishing gear
whale entanglement • disentanglement team • marine mammal rescue • kegging • marine mammal entanglements
Disentanglement teams work in partnership with agencies like the Coast Guard to free marine mammals like whales that become entangled in debris and old fishing gear
whale entanglement • disentanglement team • marine mammal rescue • kegging • marine mammal entanglements
West Coast Wild Chinook Salmon Season Canceled
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) canceled the 2009 troll (ocean caught) Oregon and California commercial Wild Chinook salmon season.
west coast wild chinook salmon season canceled • why are salmon in trouble • pacific fishery management council • pacific northwest • rant
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) canceled the 2009 troll (ocean caught) Oregon and California commercial Wild Chinook salmon season.
west coast wild chinook salmon season canceled • why are salmon in trouble • pacific fishery management council • pacific northwest • rant
What to do for a Stranded Marine Mammal in Canada, US
Here are guidelines for what to do for a beached whale, porpoise, dolphin, seal, sea lion or sea otter, whether dead or alive.
what to do for a stranded seal sea lion whale or d • marine mammal stranding network • how to help beached whales or seals • who to call for help for beached whales and marine • what to do for abandoned seal pups
Here are guidelines for what to do for a beached whale, porpoise, dolphin, seal, sea lion or sea otter, whether dead or alive.
what to do for a stranded seal sea lion whale or d • marine mammal stranding network • how to help beached whales or seals • who to call for help for beached whales and marine • what to do for abandoned seal pups
Year of the Ocean
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Corpse in Whale Tank Raises Questions About Captivity
The nude body of a man was found at SeaWorld Orlando last week lying across the back of an 11,000-pound killer whale that was moved to Florida after it was involved in the death of a trainer. Immediately, conservation groups siezed the opportunity to decry captivity, saying all whales in tanks should be freed.
sea world • killer whales • tillikum • death • security
The nude body of a man was found at SeaWorld Orlando last week lying across the back of an 11,000-pound killer whale that was moved to Florida after it was involved in the death of a trainer. Immediately, conservation groups siezed the opportunity to decry captivity, saying all whales in tanks should be freed.
sea world • killer whales • tillikum • death • security
How Are Alaskan Groundfish Managed?
Salmon are the most recognizable Alaskan fish, but the bulk of Alaskan fisheries management focuses on groundfish.
fishery management • fisheries management • alaskan fishery management • alaskan fisheries management • north pacific fisheries management council
Salmon are the most recognizable Alaskan fish, but the bulk of Alaskan fisheries management focuses on groundfish.
fishery management • fisheries management • alaskan fishery management • alaskan fisheries management • north pacific fisheries management council
Makahs' Right to Hunt Suspended Indefinitely
The Makah whale hunt was derailed last month when a Circuit Court of Appeals suspended federal approval, ordering a new study of environmental risks.
makah • hunt • gray whale • emu
The Makah whale hunt was derailed last month when a Circuit Court of Appeals suspended federal approval, ordering a new study of environmental risks.
makah • hunt • gray whale • emu
News About Species
Endangered species and other relatd wildlife news in December 2000 from the web news services.
endangered species • wildlife
Endangered species and other relatd wildlife news in December 2000 from the web news services.
endangered species • wildlife
Scallops Return to Chincoteague Bay
For about 60 years, bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) have been absent from Chincoteague Bay on the ocean side of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. They've been gone since 1933 when a hurricane tore through the region and blew away beds of underwater grasses that the scallops depend on for habitat. Now "they're baaaaccckk!"
scallop • chincoteague • environment
For about 60 years, bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) have been absent from Chincoteague Bay on the ocean side of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. They've been gone since 1933 when a hurricane tore through the region and blew away beds of underwater grasses that the scallops depend on for habitat. Now "they're baaaaccckk!"
scallop • chincoteague • environment
What is Bycatch?
Mass-scale fishing sees up to 60% unwanted species in its nets. When these creatures are discarded, they are often dead or fatally injured.
overfishing • bycatch • bycatch reduction • trawlers • marine
Mass-scale fishing sees up to 60% unwanted species in its nets. When these creatures are discarded, they are often dead or fatally injured.
overfishing • bycatch • bycatch reduction • trawlers • marine
Killer Dolphins
Scientists, following a trail of bloody clues, have discovered that dolphins are far from the happy, peaceful creatures that humans think they know.
dolphins • infanticide • killers • violence • cetaceans
Scientists, following a trail of bloody clues, have discovered that dolphins are far from the happy, peaceful creatures that humans think they know.
dolphins • infanticide • killers • violence • cetaceans
Yes, Virginia, There is a Giant Squid
Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote the editor of the New York <i>Sun</i> in 1897 and asked whether Santa Claus was real. The answer to her query entitled "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" written by Francis Pharcellus Church became a classic. But if Virginia were alive today, might she be wondering if other legendary stories are real? The answer to one such story might be entitled "Yes, Virginia, there is a Giant Squid."
history bizarre mysterious • sharon west • yes • virginia • o'hanlon
Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote the editor of the New York <i>Sun</i> in 1897 and asked whether Santa Claus was real. The answer to her query entitled "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" written by Francis Pharcellus Church became a classic. But if Virginia were alive today, might she be wondering if other legendary stories are real? The answer to one such story might be entitled "Yes, Virginia, there is a Giant Squid."
history bizarre mysterious • sharon west • yes • virginia • o'hanlon
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