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WASHINGTON UPDATES AQUATIC LIFE TOXICS CRITERIA TO HELP PROTECT SALMON, STEELHEAD, ORCAS AUGUST 18, 2024 Washington State Department of Ecology has developed changes to the state’s aquatic life toxics criteria the agency says are based on updated science and new research, new methods and modeling tools, and recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tribal governments. How are we doing on updating Canada’s and BC’s?

Here are this week's updates in #oceanpolicy: – Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-01) introduced the Ocean Restoration Research and Development Incentive Act, which would direct a new pilot program to expand research and development of ocean-based techniques and strategies to remove excess #CO2 from the atmosphere, restore #fisheries, and enhance ocean health. The bill seeks to fund and implement the research strategy recommended in a 2022 National Academies of Sciences report. https://lnkd.in/gAXyinsb – NOAA fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) finalized three rules that revise #EndangeredSpeciesAct regulations, closing the book on a lengthy back-and-forth regarding the reversal of Trump Administration era changes to the act. The new rules aim to improve interagency cooperation, listing determinations, and critical habitat designations. https://lnkd.in/ghrD5MFb – DOI approved the Sunrise Wind project offshore Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. https://lnkd.in/gX9pRXct Subscribe for more ocean and coastal policy news!

🔔 Pilot4DEV would like to join (or set up) a #consortium to answer the call Horizon Europe: HORIZON-MISS-2024-OCEAN-01-03: Atlantic and #Arctic sea basin lighthouse, Mediterranean #Sea basin lighthouse, #Baltic and North Sea #basin lighthouse - Reducing the environmental impacts of #fisheries on #marine species and habitats ↪ The objective is to provide technologies in order to reduce the environmental impacts of #fisheries on #marine species and habitats.  🖍 The consortium should involve companies involved in fisheries and in the environment. The #Innovation level (TRL) is 7-8

USC Sea Grant's work is featured in 4 articles in this latest special edition of Oceanography! Check out our work on pages 28, 110, 126, and 138. https://lnkd.in/gFVEttcT #oceanography

The 2024 State of the Science Workshop "Taking an Ecosystem Approach: Integrating Offshore Wind, Wildlife, and Fisheries" is accepting proposals until Friday, January 26. Sessions will focus on: ▶ Understanding wildlife and wildlife habitat: populations and distributions ▶ Offshore wind development effects and species/ecosystem responses ▶ Offshore wind development effects and fisheries: social/economic responses ▶ Monitoring, minimization, and mitigation approaches ▶ Cumulative impacts of offshore wind energy development ▶ Collaborative processes to improve development and conservation outcomes (including guidance, data sharing, and other collaborative efforts) ▶ Integration of fisheries data, marine protected species, and wildlife data to identify wind energy areas and planning areas ▶ Ecosystem interactions: physical and biological interactions and changes in ecosystems across trophic levels in response to offshore wind and other stressors https://lnkd.in/eRBR6nEX

Our Aquatic Biologist, Kari Jean, is in the field today monitoring freshwater mussels. This tells us about the health of our watershed. #MonitoringMatters Learn about our monitoring program – what we’re learning and why monitoring is so important: https://lnkd.in/gTYAVvB

🌿 SNRC Environmental & Biology Services 🌿 We analyze complex biological issues and develop sustainable solutions. Our department comprises freshwater fisheries, terrestrial wildlife, marine divisions, and environmental consulting services. Our services include but are not limited to: ✅ Resource Assessments ▪️ Ecosystem mapping ▪️ Habitat and wildlife assessments ▪️ Terrestrial and aquatic habitat assessments ✅ Environmental Monitoring ▪️ Baseline data collection ▪️ Construction and post-construction monitoring ▪️ Water quality and sediment monitoring ✅ Hydrogeology ▪️ Groundwater assessments ▪️ Hydrogeological studies ▪️ Well and aquifer testing ✅ Riparian Protection ▪️ Riparian area assessments ▪️ Protection plans ▪️ Restoration projects

Yagasu (Yayasan Gajah Sumatra) and VNV Advisory Services have concentrated fully on the sustainable management of Aceh coastal resources through the restoration program of the mangrove ecosystem on the west coast of Aceh. One of these efforts is in the study entitled "Bio-ecological study on Aceh coast to determine mangrove ecosystem restoration areas suitability" and has been published in the scientific journal Depik: Journal of Water Sciences, Coastal and Fisheries.

🌊🧬 Revolutionizing Aquatic Research with eDNA Detection Aquatic Environmental DNA (eDNA) detection stands at the forefront of scientific innovation, revolutionizing our ability to monitor and analyze the presence of aquatic organisms in diverse water bodies. Scientists meticulously collect water samples, extracting DNA for analysis. This non-invasive and highly sensitive method has transformed biodiversity monitoring, fisheries management, and environmental conservation. eDNA, attractive for confirming rare, secretive, or small species, complements traditional methods like electrofishing and snorkeling. In aquatic environments, it emerges as a crucial tool for early detection of invasive species. Let's embrace the power of eDNA in reshaping our understanding of aquatic ecosystems and fortifying conservation efforts. 🌐🐠 #eDNA #AquaticResearch #BiodiversityMonitoring

Just published! Delve into "Large Changes in Canada’s Oceans and Their Impacts on Ecosystems and Fisheries," Chapter 4 of "SEA CHANGE: Charting a Sustainable Future for Oceans in Canada". Penned by our Senior Research Fellow Nidhi Nagabhatla, this chapter explores the profound effects of large-scale changes on Canada's marine environments. From shifts in physical and chemical states to their repercussions on ecosystems and fisheries, this newly unveiled research provides critical insights into the evolving landscape of our oceans. More info here: https://lnkd.in/eqtYM2mp