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New Deep Sea Coral Protection Area in Mid-Atlantic
Dec 14: NOAA Fisheries announces publication of the final rule for the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s action to designate a large offshore protected area for deep sea corals in the Mid-Atlantic.
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From Healthy Ecosystems to Healthy Societies
June 9: NOAA Fisheries social scientists argue that environmental management and community management should go hand in hand.
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The Sound of Endangered Salmon Surviving
Feb 1: In drought-stricken California, scientists track migrating Chinook salmon to make the most efficient use of scarce water resources.
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Atlantic Salmon Recovery: It Takes an Ecosystem
Dec 7: An interview with NOAA Fisheries biologist Rory Saunders
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Endangered Salmon Get Measured Sip of Cold Water
Sept 8: Last month, scientists installed a new system to measure water temperatures behind Shasta Dam. This system will allow better management of the dwindling supply of cold water that Chinook salmon need to survive.
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Salmon Smolts Survive the Dam but Die Downstream
Aug 4: New research reveals that dam passage can leave smolts with long-lasting injuries that make them vulnerable to predators far downstream.
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Blue and Flathead Catfish Invade Chesapeake Bay
Jul 14: Blue and flathead catfish have increased dramatically since their introduction. These fierce predators are contributing to changes in the Chesapeake Bay food web to the detriment of native fishes.
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Why We Need to Protect Whales
Jul 1: New management measures to save whales have costs to fishing industry, but are necessary.
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Changes in Forage Fish Affect Atlantic Cod
Jun 26: A new study shows that changes in forage fish abundance alter Atlantic cod distribution and affect success of the fishery.
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Consensus Reached on Ways to Assist Fishermen
May 28: States reach consensus on plans to distribute New England groundfish disaster funds.
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Northeast Regional Office Changes Name to GARFO
Feb 10: NOAA Fisheries Northeast Regional Office is now the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office.
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NOAA Social Scientists Dig into Sandy's Effects
Nov 20: NOAA social scientists dig into Sandy's long term effects on coastal fishing communities.
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