Voices from the Waterfront

Voices from the Waterfront

Dec 8: This month, as part of NOAA’s Voices from the Waterfront series, we feature Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Farms in Shelton, Washington.Take a look at the unique role aquaculture plays in the local culture and economy. Read More . . .
Scientists: 2007 Oil Spill Lethal to Fish Embryos

Jan. 5: NOAA scientists and partners recently reported that Pacific herring embryos in shallow waters died in unexpectedly high numbers following the 2007 Cosco Busan oil spill in San Francisco Bay. Read More . . .
Schwaab Named to New Post at NOAA

Jan 5, 2012: NOAA announced that Eric Schwaab, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, will serve as NOAA’s Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Conservation and Management beginning January 17. Read More . . .
Schwaab: Catch Limit Milestone Now within Reach

Jan. 9: This statement from Eric Schwaab, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, highlights how NOAA Fisheries will have all Annual Catch Limits in place for federally managed fisheries before the start of the 2012 fishing season. Read More . . .
Survey Shows Dip in Cook Inlet Beluga Count

Jan. 9: Scientists from NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center today announced the 2011 abundance estimate for the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale population is 284 animals, almost 20 percent lower than last year’s estimate of 340. Read More . . .