Tag Archives: Global climate change

Orange Clownfish a Step Closer to Endangered Species Act Listing

Posted on 3 September 2014 by Ret Talbot

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration‘s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) found that the orange clownfish (also commonly called the percula clownfish and bearing the scientific name Amphiprion percula) may warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NMFS cited … Continue reading →

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A Way Forward for Coastal Communities – Bullard Says NOAA is on Fishermen’s Side

Posted on 7 May 2013 by Ret Talbot

We’ve done all of this to help soften the blow of quota cuts. But more can be done. -John Bullard, Northeast Administrator NOAA In an opinion piece the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAAS)’s John Bullard penned for today’s Gloucester … Continue reading →

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