NOAA News Releases

The latest news releases from NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Shrewsbury Dolphins Need Room, Appear Healthy and Normal - June 30, 2008

NOAA experts are continuing to evaluate a group of bottlenose dolphins feeding in New Jerseys Shrewsbury River. The biggest threat to them at the moment is the behavior of humans eager to commune with them, rather than lack of food, disorientation, entrapment in the river, or their apparent health.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080630_dolphins.html

Commerce Announces 2008 Ocean Fishery Council Appointments - June 27, 2008

The Commerce Department today announced the appointment of 21 members to the eight regional fishery management councils.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080627_council.html

New High-Tech Research Ship to Serve NOAAs Flower Garden Banks Sanctuary - June 27, 2008

Today, NOAA christened a new, state-of-the-art research vessel that will enhance the study and protection of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. The 83-foot RV Manta will operate out of Galveston, Texas, where the sanctuary is headquartered.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080627_flowergarden.html

Department of Commerce Decides Two Federal Consistency Appeals - June 27, 2008

The Department of CommerceThe Department of Commerce today issued decisions on two appeals of state objections involving the proposed construction and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals in Maryland and Massachusetts.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080627_appeals.html

NOAA: Seven Stocks Removed from Overfishing Lists, None Added - June 27, 2008

NOAA announced today that seven stocks have been removed from the overfishing list and no new stocks added in their annual report to Congress on the status of fishing stocks.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080627_stocks.html

New Interactive Touch-Screen Kiosks Offer In-depth Look at NOAAs Channel Islands Sanctuary - June 26, 2008

Santa Barbara and Ventura County residents and visitors can now explore Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary without getting their feet wet through new state-of-the-art touch screen NOAA kiosks located at four sites along the coast.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080626_kiosks.html

NOAA Scientists Among Finalists for Top Public Service Awards - June 24, 2008

Two NOAA scientists were selected by the Partnership for Public Service as finalists for the 2008 Service to America Medal. The scientists were selected for their life-saving and educational inventions.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080624_scientists.html

NOAA Seeks Comments on Measures to Protect Marine Mammals as Navy Conducts Sonar Operations off Hawaiian Islands - June 23, 2008

NOAAs Fisheries Service is seeking comments now through July 23 on its proposed authorization for Navy training exercises around the main Hawaiian Islands. The NOAA proposal includes protective measures designed to minimize impacts on marine mammals.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080623_navysonar.html

New NOAA Ocean Observing System in Gulfport Supports Safe, Efficient Navigation - June 23, 2008

Mariners can now get free real-time information on water and wind conditions for the Port of Gulfport, Miss., from a new NOAA ocean observing system at the port.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080623_gulfport.html

NOAA Builds Framework for Future Beluga Hunts in Cook Inlet - June 20, 2008

NOAAs Fisheries Service today released a final environmental impact statement for the management of Alaska native subsistence hunting for beluga whales in Cook Inlet.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080620_beluga.html