Articles related to "National Marine Fisheries"

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.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 set into motion the means to protect plant and animal species and their environment for America's future.

Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals.

Designed to prevent the extinction of both endangered and threatened animals and plants, this historic law has gained new support from the Obama administration.

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

A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change.

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.

Global warming is linked to growth of low productivity ocean deserts that have reached 51 million square kilometers in size worldwide.

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.

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.

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.

Wildlife managers are developing more focused wildlife viewing guidelines based on regional differences in wildlife.

Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered.

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.

Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.

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.

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.

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

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) canceled the 2009 troll (ocean caught) Oregon and California commercial Wild Chinook salmon season.

Here are guidelines for what to do for a beached whale, porpoise, dolphin, seal, sea lion or sea otter, whether dead or alive.

Salmon are the most recognizable Alaskan fish, but the bulk of Alaskan fisheries management focuses on groundfish.

Loggerhead sea turtle populations are declining in many regions, a new scientific report warns. Some populations of loggerheads could be listed as endangered in 2010.

Mass-scale fishing sees up to 60% unwanted species in its nets. When these creatures are discarded, they are often dead or fatally injured.