Alaska Region: 2012 News Releases
News Releases
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For more information please contact:
Julie Speegle
Public Affairs
NMFS Alaska
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Ph: 907-586-7032
Fx: 907-586-7249
Email: Julie.Speegle@noaa.gov
Julie Speegle
Public Affairs
NMFS Alaska
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Ph: 907-586-7032
Fx: 907-586-7249
Email: Julie.Speegle@noaa.gov
- May 2, 2012. NOAA marine mammal team responds to first reported whale entanglement of the season
- May 2, 2012. NOAA issues science-based measures to protect marine mammals during Shell's proposed oil and gas exploratory programs in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas
- April 18, 2012. NOAA proposes removing eastern Steller sea lions from endangered species list - Agency seeks public comment
- April 17, 2012. NOAA Fisheries begins western Steller sea lion EIS process
- April 13, 2012. NOAA seeks public input on a new observer program structure for Alaska fisheries
- April 9, 2012. U.S. and Russia team up to begin largest survey ever on abundance of ice seals
- April 5, 2012. Diseased seal found near Yakutat determined to be ribbon, not ringed seal
- April 5, 2012. NOAA releases special reports on ringed and bearded seals; invites public comment
- March 16, 2012. NOAA announces 2012 charter and commercial halibut management measures. New rule provides anglers in Southeast Alaska with an opportunity to retain a "trophy" fish
- March 7, 2012. Seal captured near Yakutat found to have hair loss and skin sore disease
- January 11, 2012. NOAA and partners complete epic Southeast Alaska ShoreZone coastal mapping project
- January 9, 2012. NOAA’s annual survey of Cook Inlet belugas finds population at second-lowest level
