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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

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

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

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.

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

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

The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, one of the largest fish in the ocean, may only be seen in pictures and museums in the near future.

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.

Genetic studies prove that the right whales of the North Pacific are a separate species. But they in serious danger of extinction and very little is known about them

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

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

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

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.

The nesting cycle of leatherback sea turtles, now endangered, is a fascinating site that has taken place for centuries, before the dinosaurs flourished the Earth.

The Georgia Aquarium has sent a 2-year-old loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) back to the island where she was originally found as a hatchling for release to wild

Master plans for Costa Lora, a new Mexican beach resort, include big golf centers, vacation homes, high-end hotels, health facilities, and even eco-tourism alternatives.

Our enjoyment of boating depends on preserving ready and open access to the waterways. Access issues should be a concern for all boaters.

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.

Canned red sockeye salmon makes a good protein source for sandwiches and spreads for breads and crackers. This recipe is easy to make ahead for lunches.

Marine ecosystem alteration, climate change and increased human pressure causing monk seal population to drop. Protection for juveniles is a major part of recovery plan.

Documentation is the only form of national vessel registration available to boat owners in the United States. Vessels are registered through the Coast Guard.

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

The population of Chinook salmon is dwindling due to human-induced and natural causes. What are the causes of endangerment?

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.

Sea turtles have developed unique body characteristics and a remarkable navigational ability that helps them make their way through the sea.

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.

Threatened and endangered species in the United States rely on the provisions of the Endangered Species Act for protection and conservation of their habitats.

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