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Shark Conservation, Science, and Management
Aug 9: A closer look at NOAA's role in shark conservation, management, and policy.
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Fighting For Global Sustainable Fisheries
Sept 17: Pacific countries tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and work to promote sustainable fisheries in the Coral Triangle region.
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Spiny Dogfish, Skates, Smalltooth Sawfish—Oh My!
Aug 7: Sharks are widely recognized members of the group of fish called elasmobranchs, including other fauna swimming off the shores of the U.S. like dogfish, skates, rays, and sawfish. Credit: R. Dean Grubbs/Florida State University
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Uncovering the Mysteries of Nautilus
Jul 22: NOAA-funded research is better helping us understand nautilus; a mysterious creature that has been around for half a billion years.
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The Journey of Atlantic Salmon
Jul 15: International research turns the spotlight on the ocean and its importance to the recovery and management of Atlantic salmon.
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Seafood Trade Programs—Going Electronic
Jul 8: Trade programs for seafood will be going electronic, which will simplify trade and help to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated product from entering the U.S. market.
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Ross Sea—An Ecological Treasure
Jul 1: Nations consider adoption of proposal to protect the Ross Sea, one of the most unique and biologically rich places on earth.
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Sharks Win Protection at CITES
Mar 14: Countries voted to increase protection for five commercially-exploited species of sharks and manta rays. Photo Credit: Brian Skerry.
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United States and Morocco Shake Hands
Nov 13: The U.S. signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morocco that sets the stage for collaboration on ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management and sustainable marine aquaculture.
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ICCAT Meeting to Conserve and Manage Key Species
Nov 13: The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) starts its annual meeting in Agadir, Morocco to consider conservation measures for a variety of Atlantic marine species.
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Working Together to End IUU Fishing
Nov 2: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens the sustainability of our ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Combating IUU fishing is one of NOAA Fisheries’ top priorities.
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New Proposal to Protect Oceanic Whitetip Sharks
Oct 9: The United States co-sponsors a proposal to add oceanic whitetip sharks to Appendix II of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
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