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What's New? (Last Updated: 5/1/08 )
Final Rule to Implement 2008 Specifications for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries (4/29/08)This rule, among other things, modifies incidental possession limits for mackerel and butterfish in order to help address the overfished status of the butterfish stock.
Annual Report to Congress on U.S. Fisheries Bycatch Reduction Standards and Measures (4/29/08)
This report identifies relevant bycatch standards and measures adopted in 2007 under fishery management plans addressing fish stocks also harvested by foreign fishermen.
NOAA Fisheries Northeast Protected Species Gear Research (4/29/08)
This website describes gear research projects conducted or supported by NOAA Fisheries' Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The website also contains links to recent reports presenting research results.
Final Rule to Limit Weakfish Bycatch (4/09/08)
NOAA Fisheries has completed a final rule to decrease the incidental catch allowance for weakfish caught in the Exclusive Economic Zone from 300 lb to no more than 150 lb per day or trip, whichever is longer in duration. This measure was developed to respond to recent stock assessment data that suggested low weakfish biomass.
Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program (4/09/08)
Prepared under the auspices of NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program and in consultation with the Nation's eight Regional Fishery Management Councils, the report provides information on steps taken by NOAA and its partners to identify, monitor, and protect deep sea coral areas.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Request for Proposals Regarding Marine Debris (4/09/08)
This Program seeks to support projects that have a strong likelihood of reducing marine debris caused by derelict fishing gear (both commercial and recreational), to increase our understanding of the impacts, location and best methods for removal, and projects that engage marinas, ports and the fishing industry.Technology proposals to test new innovations in gear development to prevent loss or make the gear stop fishing or entangling if lost are also of high priority and strongly encouraged this year. Pre-proposals are due May 5, 2008.
Final Rule to Implement Changes for Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRDs) in the Southeastern Shrimp Fishery (2/13/08)
This final rule makes the following changes regarding BRDs used by the shrimp fishery: (1) the BRD certification criteria is changed for the Western Gulf of Mexico, (2) the BRD Testing Manuals have been revised and consolidated, and (3) new BRDs are certified for use in the shrimp fishery.
2007 Shark Finning Report to Congress (2/13/08)
Section 6 of the Shark Finning Prohibition Act of 2000 requires the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to provide Congress with annual reports describing efforts to carry out the Act. This report summarizes, among other things, all of the recent management, enforcement, international efforts, and research activities related to sharks that are in support of the Act.
WWF Bycatch Reduction Website (2/13/08)
This new website aims to take fishers, consumers, and those simply concerned through the whole bycatch story, from problems to proven or potential solutions.
Bycatch Reduction Database (2/13/08)
This Bycatch Reduction Techniques database was created as a resource for scientists, fishermen, and fisheries managers to have easier access to references and summaries from bycatch reduction studies, as well as descriptions of various techniques.
Related Sites
Fishery management councils and commissions. NOAA Fisheries relies on a diverse array of partnerships to help reduce fisheries bycatch, and this site contains links to some of our most prominent partners.
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