New England/Mid-Atlantic Results
ESA Listing Determination for Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy stock of Harbor Porpoise
NOAA Fisheries has completed a status review of the Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy (GOM/BOF) stock of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). Based on analysis of the best scientific and commercial data available, as required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA…
Published
05/19/2024
National Plan of Action for the Reduction of Seabird Incidental Catch (Seabird Bycatch) in Longline Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries announces the availability of the National Plan of Action for the Reduction of Incidental Catch of Seabirds (Seabird Bycatch) in Longline Fisheries. NOAA Fisheries also responds to public comments received on the draft NPOA-S.
Published
05/19/2024
Executive Order - Responsibilities of Federal Agencies To Protect Migratory Birds
Migratory birds are of great ecological and economic value to this country and to other countries. They contribute to biological diversity and bring tremendous enjoyment to millions of Americans who study, watch, feed, or hunt these birds throughout the…
Published
05/19/2024
Recovery Plan for Shortnose Sturgeon
NOAA Fisheries announces the availability of the final recovery plan for the shortnose sturgeon, as required by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA).
Effective
05/19/2024
Trawl Gear Definitions for the Groundfish Fisheries Off Alaska
Regulatory amendments to revise the existing definition of a pelagic trawl, implement a performance standard for trawls, and define a non-pelagic trawl.
Effective
05/19/2024
Listing Shortnose Sturgeon Under the ESA
Shortnose sturgeon were protected In accordance with Section 1(c) of the Endangered Species Preservation Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 926: 16 U.S.C. 668aa(c)) after consulting the States, interested organizations and individual scientists, and…
Published
05/19/2024