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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has introduced 13 inseason actions affecting the West Coast salmon fishing season for 2024-2025. These actions apply to both recreational and commercial fishing from the U.S./Canada border to Humbug Mountain, Oregon. The changes aim to manage quotas effectively and ensure conservation efforts meet their goals. Adjustments include modifications to fishing limits, changes in closed seasons, and reallocations of unused quotas to prevent overfishing while maximizing economic opportunities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Commerce Department, issued a notice about the cancellation of the SEDAR 101 Pre-Data Workshop Webinar, which was focused on sandbar sharks, a highly migratory species. Originally scheduled for April 7, 2025, this meeting was intended to be held via a webinar but will now be rescheduled for a future date. Further details regarding this cancellation were published on March 18, 2025, and the session will include a Data Workshop, Assessment Workshop, and a Desk Review by the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) when rescheduled.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced the cancellation of the SEDAR 80 Life History Topical Working Group Webinar I, which was initially set for March 10, 2021. This webinar was part of a series planned for the stock assessment of the U.S. Caribbean queen triggerfish. The cancellation was formally published, and inquiries can be directed to Julie A. Neer, the SEDAR Coordinator.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on January 14, 2025, to discuss actions impacting New England fisheries within the exclusive economic zone. During the meeting, the Scallop Advisory Panel will review priorities and work on a strategic plan for 2025. The recommendations from this panel may later be discussed and acted upon by the full Council. The meeting will be accessible online to the public, including special accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is hosting a public meeting from March 12 to March 14, 2025, at LUMCON Blue Works in Houma, Louisiana. The meeting, which will be conducted both virtually and in-person, will cover topics like welcoming new members, developing a new work plan, and updates from NOAA. Public comments are welcome, with written comments accepted until March 4, 2025. The event is accessible to people with disabilities and will also be recorded.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Commerce Department, published a rule regarding the incidental taking of marine mammals during the U.S. Navy's Q8 bulkhead repair and replacement project at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. The Navy requested a delay of the rule's effective date from January 1, 2025, to August 4, 2025, and an extension of the expiration date to August 3, 2030, due to construction delays. This rule allows for the incidental impact on small numbers of marine mammals from activities like pile removal and installation, which will take place in phases over 212 non-consecutive days. The NMFS decided not to hold a further public comment period as the changes only affect the dates and not the conditions or assessments of the original rule.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via an online webinar to discuss issues impacting New England's fisheries. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 9, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will receive a presentation on the 2025 State of the Ecosystem Report from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center and discuss how to make the reports more actionable. They will also recommend new leadership for the SSC and cover any other necessary business. The meeting is open to the public and will be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has received a request from the U.S. Navy to renew an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). This renewal allows for the incidental taking of marine mammals during the construction needed for relocating NOAA research vessels at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. The activities are nearly identical to those already analyzed in an existing authorization and the renewal will allow continuation for up to another year. NMFS has preliminarily determined that the proposed actions will not have a significant impact on marine mammals and seeks additional public comments before making a final decision.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory bodies will have meetings from March 4-11, 2025, in Vancouver, WA, and online via webinar. These meetings will be open to the public, with a live stream and options for public comment. The council will discuss various topics, including Pacific halibut management, salmon management, and groundfish issues. Special accommodations like sign language interpretation can be requested with advance notice.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on its information collection activities as part of efforts to manage fishery resources along the U.S. East Coast. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and focuses on extending the use of vessel logbooks, also known as Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs), to gather data crucial for monitoring and regulating fisheries. Public comments are invited by May 19, 2025, to help improve and assess the information collection process, which aims to reduce the reporting burden and facilitate effective fishery management.