Protecting Ocean Ecosystems
Happy Anniversary to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts!
This Sunday, September 15th marks three years since President Obama designated the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument – the first and only marine national monument in the U.S. Atlantic Ocean. The monument provides full and permanent protection from human activities such as commercial fishing and oil and gas drilling. Without these threats, the marine life and habitats found within the monument’s boundaries – humpback whales, Atlantic puffins, countless shark and fish species, fragile deep-sea corals – can thrive. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, September 6
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, NEFSC releases sneak peek of groundfish assessment peer review; Massachusetts AG calls on government leaders to protect right whales; it was a tough summer for Ipswich clams; and a $20 million grant was awarded to Maine institutes for DNA-based ocean monitoring. … More Info
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Fish Talk in the News – Friday, August 30
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, NOAA shares details of penalties applied to 17 former Rafael captains; feds auction Rafael’s vessels; decade-old effort to cut fishing gear waste expands; countries agree to protect sharks and rays; the EPA proposes to amend national marine diesel program; and a large algae bloom has been spotted of Maine’s coast. … More Info
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Fish Talk in the News – Friday, August 23
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, fishermen question settlement of convicted Codfather; FAO paper predicts impact of climate change on world’s fisheries and aquaculture; oyster theft puts damper on Sandwich aquaculture efforts; and NOAA seeks comments on lobster fishery control date. … More Info
Protecting Ocean Ecosystems
Extinction Underwater: The Endangerment of Marine Biodiversity
We’ve established a relentless demand on the world’s natural resources. This demand has accelerated the rate of extinction for wildlife to unprecedented levels, and it continues to degrade our natural surroundings and threaten the environment as we know it. For the ocean, the consequences are devastating, and the resulting harm could be irreparable. … More Info
