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Whale strike reduction rule moves forward
A decision by the Department of Commerce advanced the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the…
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NMMA, NOAA meet in Miami on proposed vessel speed restriction
Last week, members of the boating industry met with Janet Coit, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, at the Discover Boating Miami…
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NOAA denies Gulf of Mexico speed limit petition
On Friday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) denied a petition to establish a mandatory speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation…
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Senators introduce legislation to prohibit NOAA speed restriction
Following this week’s House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing examining the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) proposed vessel speed restriction…
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NOAA predicts near-normal 2023 hurricane season
NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic…
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NMMA participates in Congressional briefing on fisheries
NMMA this week participated in a Hill briefing hosted by OCEANA, which focused on NOAA’s proposed rule to address ship…
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NOAA releases final rule on Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released this week the final management plan, final environmental assessment, and a final rule for…
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NOAA designates Lake Michigan’s Shipwreck Coast a National Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries recently announced the designation of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast…
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Florida Keys marine sanctuary seeking advisory council
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applicants for four seats on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary…
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NMMA weighs in on restoration plan for Florida Keys
Last week, NMMA submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding its draft environmental impact statement for…
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NOAA designates new marine sanctuary in Maryland
On Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the State of Maryland, and Charles County announced the designation of…
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NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary launches boater education course
NOAA recently announced the launch of a free, online boater education course designed to specifically inform the boating public about the natural…
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NOAA, recreational boat and fishing community sign memorandum of agreement
During an event at the 2019 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and…
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NMMA calls for action on limited South Atlantic snapper season
NOAA Fisheries is considering new regulations that would open the door for a 2018 limited season for red snapper in…
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NOAA report shows massive economic gains from fishing
In its latest report on the economic gains from fishing, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that U.S. commercial and…
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