NOAA has hired two new staff members, both residents of the Gloucester area, as a part of its ongoing efforts to improve communication with the fishing industry and to work proactively with fishermen to help them understand and comply with fisheries regulations.
NOAA: New Outreach Positions to Help NE Fishermen Comply with Regulations Read More >
With a total of 19 named storms, 12 hurricanes and five major hurricanes, the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the busiest on record – as NOAA forecasters had predicted. Fortunately, nearly all of those storms avoided the U.S. coastline.
Active Atlantic Hurricane Season a ‘Gentle Giant’ for U.S. Read More >
A new NOAA rule will prohibit boaters from discharging or depositing sewage into all waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The rule, which takes effect on December 27, also requires that vessel marine sanitation devices are secured to prevent discharges within sanctuary boundaries.
