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Fisheries
 Websites presented in alphabetical order California Explores the Ocean: Fish Bulletin -- Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game 
 "The California Department of Fish and Game's Fish Bulletin is a core resource for the study of fish and fisheries in California. Continuously published as a monographic series since 1913, but slowing down publication in recent years, the Fish Bulletin contains in-depth monographs on a variety of topics, primarily marine, and also including some non-fish marine species." This site provides full text of the bulletins. From the University of California, San Diego. http://ceo.ucsd.edu/fishbull/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Sep 12, 2006 Columbia Basin Research
Presents information about research projects concerning salmon biology in the Columbia and Snake River basins. Features tools and "computer models which simulate and predict salmon migration and survival in the Columbia Basin and salmon harvest in the North Pacific." Offers interactive programs to view analyses of status and trends in salmon passage, migration season forecasts, and publications. Includes a newsletter and a searchable literature database. From the University of Washington. http://www.cbr.washington.edu Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Columbia River Fisheries Program Office (CRFPO)
Describes this Vancouver, Washington state, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facility that "assists in determining the status of imperiled natural [fish] stocks, to evaluate management measures for recovery and assist in the recovery of these stocks." Presents summaries of habitat and population evaluation, conservation and hatchery assessment, water management, and fish and wildlife mitigation programs. Offers reports and presentations, event details, teacher resources, and activities for children. http://www.fws.gov/columbiariver/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC)
Presents information about the salmon restoration policies of this intertribal fish management agency. Includes a tribal salmon restoration plan, salmon harvest information, technical reports, legal briefs and comments, press releases, and information about the Spirit of the Salmon charitable fund. Describes fishing activities of the Nez Perce, the Umatilla, the Warm Springs tribe of Oregon, and the Yakama Indian Nation of Washington state. http://www.critfc.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Native Americans, Water Last updated Nov 23, 2004 The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)
The site presents THE CFP's policies on conservation, industry structure, organization of the product market, and relations with other groups "to negotiate at the international level within regional and international fisheries organisations for common conservation measures in deep-sea fisheries." Includes legislation and fact sheets on specific fish, drift nets, and aquaculture. http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/cfp_en.htm Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, International Governments, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Water Last updated Nov 10, 2006 Forest and Fishery Products Division, Foreign Agricultural Service
The Web site for this division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) features current and historical trade data for wood and fishery products, country reports, market news, a trade shows calendar, trade policy documents, brochures, and related documents. Searchable. http://www.fas.usda.gov/ffpd/fpd.html Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Gig Harbor's Commercial Fishermen
This exhibit describes the early days of the commercial fishing industry in Gig Harbor, Washington state. Tells the story of the fishing community that developed after pioneers settled in Gig Harbor in 1867, fished with handmade nets, and built a smokehouse and a plant to render dogfish oil. Includes a timeline and an introduction to "the technology of the purse seiner" fishnet. From the Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society & Museum. http://www.harborhistorymuseum.org/CommFishermen.html Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Aug 13, 2008 International Whaling Commission
This commission's purpose is to "provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry." This site provides access to publications, scientific advice, basic whale information, conservation and management issues, and organization information. Searchable. http://www.iwcoffice.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries, Mammals Last updated May 19, 2004 John N. Cobb Photograph Collection
A collection of 340 photographs taken by biologist and University of Washington College of Fisheries founder John N. Cobb, including images of "salmon, halibut and cod fisheries along the West Coast, whaling activities in Alaska, [and] clamming and oystering industries in Washington." Photographs date from the early twentieth century. Searchable by keyword and browsable by category. From the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/cobbweb/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Longline Fishing Threatens Seabirds and Other Marine Life
Explains the dangers of longline fishing, "a technique used to catch fish in open waters, including those who live near the sea floor" that includes a main line "with secondary lines branching off it, each set with hundreds or thousands of barbed, baited hooks." Discusses threats to turtles and sea birds (such as the albatross) as well as campaigns to stop illegal longline fishing. Includes related links. From the Humane Society of the United States. http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/longline_fishing_threatens_seabirds_and_other_marine_life.html Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Biology, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Dec 11, 2007 NOAA Fisheries: National Marine Fisheries Service
This section of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the federal agency "dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems." The site features information about regional offices and science centers, programs, governing legislation, an illustrated species identification guide, and more. Also includes a section for children. Searchable. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Science, Science Last updated May 12, 2004 Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC)
NWFSC is one of five research centers of the National Marine Fisheries Service, "responsible for providing scientific and technical support for the management, conservation, and development of the Pacific Northwest region's anadromous and marine fishery resources." This Web site covers NWFSC research divisions, planning documents, and publications. The Library has a considerable number of links to information about library holdings, aquaculture, government and university resources, weather data, and more. http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Water Last updated Jul 27, 2004 Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Provides information about the commission, which was created by the American Indians of the Pacific Northwest (following the Boldt Decision of 1974) "to assist them in conducting orderly and biologically sound fisheries." Includes information on the commission's natural resource management activities, salmon recovery, fisheries management, habitat issues, shellfish treaty rights, hunting, and wildlife management in accordance with the tribal way of life. (Note: the search function does not work properly.) http://www.nwifc.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Native Americans Last updated May 2, 2005 NW Fishletter
This online newsletter covers Pacific Northwest fish and wildlife policy news. The newsletter, published twice a month, focuses on topics of interest to the Northwest energy industry, particularly issues related to the impact of hydroelectric power on fish in the Columbia and Snake rivers. Includes archives back to 1996 and links to related documents. Readers may sign up for e-mail notification of new issues. Searchable. From Energy NewsData, an energy industry publisher. http://www.newsdata.com/enernet/fishletter/ Topics: Agriculture, Electrical Energy, Energy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Technology Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Pacific Fishery Management Council
This council produces "a fishery management plan (FMP) for each fishery under its authority that requires conservation and management" in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state. Site features fact sheets (on halibut, groundfish, salmon, marine reserves, and related topics), acronyms, relevant Federal Register notices, and documents for understanding fishery management. http://www.pcouncil.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jun 7, 2005 Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)
"Formed by Congress more than 50 years ago, the ... PSMFC helps resource agencies and the fishing industry sustainably manage our valuable Pacific Ocean resources in a five-state region. ... California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska." The site provides information about PSMFC projects and programs (such as the fish habitat education program and the Alaska crab rationalization), publications, and related information. http://www.psmfc.org Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Feb 17, 2007 A Primer on Groundfish
Information about the "groundfish covered by the [Pacific Fishery Management] Council's groundfish fishery management plan (FMP) ... [that includes] 82 different species that, with a few exceptions, live on or near the bottom of the ocean." The plan covers rockfish, flatfish, roundfish, sharks and skates, and related species. Includes descriptions of the fishery and the management context, and links to additional information. http://www.pcouncil.org/groundfish/gfprimer.html Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Seafood Choices Alliance: Bringing Ocean Conservation to the Table
The mission of the Seafood Choices Alliance is to provide seafood purveyors (fishers, chefs, retailers, etc.) with the information necessary to make responsible choices about seafood. To this end the site includes the SeaSense Database , a list of specific fish with descriptions of how the fish are caught and recommendations from sources such as the National Audubon Society and the Monterey Bay Aquarium on whether to use the fish. http://www.seafoodchoices.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Aug 21, 2001 Seafood Lover's Guide
Part of the Audubon Society's Living Oceans site, the Seafood Lover's Guide is designed to enable consumers to select fish that are both healthy and likely to ensure sustainable fish populations. Varieties of seafood are ranked on the "Fish Scale" from green (abundant) to red (depleted/poorly managed). Resources include PDF files of national and regional wallet cards with the ranking, an explanation of the "Fish Scale," and FAQ. http://www.audubon.org/campaign/lo/seafood/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated May 16, 2003 The Skagit Watershed Council
"Skagit Watershed Council is a community partnership for salmon." It seeks to "understand, protect and restore the production and productivity of the Skagit and Samish watersheds in order to support sustainable fisheries." This site provides access to research papers, descriptions of current projects, and the council's habitat protection and restoration strategy. http://www.skagitwatershed.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Sep 12, 2008 Underwater Harvesters Association
This Web site presents information about geoduck harvesting, including a history of the geoduck clam fishery in British Columbia, a video, and details about the management of geoduck stocks, biology of the clams, research programs, and enforcement of commercial harvesting. Includes cooking information and recipes for geoduck rice chowder, Asian geoduck carpaccio, geoduck papaya ceviche, and stir-fried geoduck. Site is available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. http://www.geoduck.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Aug 5, 2004 Wild Salmon Spotlight: Life in the Pacific
Lots of onsite information and hundreds of links to even more information on salmon, with the main focus on the northwest coast of North America. Includes natural history of the fish, salmon resource management, history of salmon fishing on the Pacific Coast, fishing tips and regulations, recipes, and more. From the Canadian Fishing Company, a commercial enterprise headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. http://www.goldseal.ca/wildsalmon/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 8, 2004 |
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