NOAA releases Climate Regional Action Plans
December 16, 2016 —
NOAA Fisheries released five climate Regional Action Plans to assist decision makers in preparing for and responding to climate-related changes in marine and coastal ecosystems. The RAP for the western region was developed by the Northwest and Southwest Fisheries Science Centers to evaluate the effects of a changing climate on marine and anadromous fish, invertebrates, marine mammals, sea turtles and seabirds in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem.
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Fishing for answers
December 6, 2016 —
The charter fishing industry has a long history in Washington and Oregon, as residents and tourists engage in a variety of fishing opportunities, from salmon fishing in the Puget Sound and the Columbia River to rockfish and tuna fishing in the region's marine areas. In a recently published NOAA Technical Memorandum, author Jerry Leonard shares the results of a 2014 survey of charter vessels in both states to explore how the region's fishing industry responded to changes to the environment, the economy, and regulations imposed by federal and state governments.
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New NOAA Program for Veterans
November 10, 2016 —
This Veteran's Day marks the fourth since NOAA launched its first training opportunities for veterans. Barney Boyer, an intern at our Mukilteo Research Station, is the first military veteran to work with NOAA Fisheries through a new partnership between Washington's Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Conservation Corps, and several NOAA offices.
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NOAA Fisheries Annual Priorities
November 7, 2016 —
NOAA Fisheries just released the Priorities and Annual Guidance for 2017. This document features the agency's goals, priorities, and anticipated results for next year. As in previous years, this year's document also reflects high-level input and a commitment to execute this plan from every member of the agency's Leadership Council.
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