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State Directors Meeting
Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and AtmosphereNOAA Administrator
April 13, 2005
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Outline
U.S. Ocean Action Plan updateEcosystem approach to management Observations Fisheries managementNOAA and the States
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U.S. Ocean Action Plan Update
December 17, 2004Executive Order: Committee on Ocean PolicyU.S. Ocean Action PlanHigh level attention http://ocean.ceq.gov
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Ecosystem Definitions
An ecosystem is a geographically specified system of organisms (including humans), the environment, and the processes that control its dynamicsEcosystem approach to management:
J AdaptiveJ Regionally directedJ Takes account of ecosystem knowledgeJ Takes account of uncertaintyJ Considers multiple external influencesJ Strives to balance diverse societal objectives
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North Pacific Climate Regimes & Ecosystem Productivity (NPCREP)
Climate change is affecting species distribution, recruitment, harvests and trophic interactionsSupported by a biophysical monitoring networkProvides managers with qualitative and quantitative assessments and predictions
J Qualitative – provides general conclusions about the status and trends of the ecosystem
J Quantitative – provides specific conclusions on status and trends of populations
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Earth Observations & Fisheries
Commercial & recreational catch statisticsStock assessmentsObserver programStandardized sampling gearOceanographic & lower trophic level data
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Federal Fisheries Management
NorthwestSouthwestAlaskaNortheastSoutheastPacific
PFMCCA, OR, WA
PSMFCAK, CA, ID, OR, WA
NPFMCAK
WPFMCAm Samoa, Guam, HI, CNMI
GSMFCAL, FL, LA, MS, TX
GMFMCAL, LA, MS, TX, FL
CFMCPR, USVI
SAFMCE. FL, GA, NC, SC
MAFMCDE, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA
NEFMCCT, MA, ME, NH, RI
ASMFCCT, DE, GA, MA, MD, ME,NC, NH, NJNY, PA, SC, RI, VA , FL
= Fishery Management Council= Marine Fishery Commission
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Large Marine Ecosystems
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Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP)
Regional effort that moves beyond tradition of individual federal and state responsibilities13 states, NOAA, DOI, 2 commissions, 2 councilsSix issue areas:
J public useJ fishery mitigationJ imperiled fish and aquatic species recoveryJ interjurisdictional fisheriesJ aquatic habitat conservationJ aquatic nuisance species
Aquatic Nuisance Species plans and Aquatic Habitat Plan being developed
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Recreational Licenses
U.S. Ocean Action Plan:J make data collection from licenses compatible across U.S.J create draft proposal for completing existing network or
propose alternatives
States have extensive experienceNOAA and States must work together on challengesLicenses will enhance data and improve management
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Recreational Fisheries Strategic Plan
February 17, 2005Defines a vision for the future of recreational fisheriesOpportunity for States and NOAA to work together
J New management techniquesJ Two consultations per year on dataJ Data: computerized & comparableJ Coordinate joint research projectsJ Regional implementation teamsJ Enforcement
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/recfsh/strategy.htm
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Enforcement
Cooperative Enforcement Program increases federal patrols and strengthens state resourcesJoint Enforcement Agreements with 25 states
J .25 M hours of federal patrols conducted by states J States received over $36 million for patrols, infrastructure,
and conservation mission
Partnership allows for coordination, communication and protection of living marine resources
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Magnuson-Stevens Act
Current system generally works wellReauthorizationImprovements in some areas
J Ecosystem managementJ Council representationJ Reducing overcapacityJ IFQs and dedicated access privilegesJ Improved regional fisheries management
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Aquaculture
Opportunities: satisfy rising demand for seafood, reduce trade deficit, enhance food security, replenish depleted species, provide coastal jobsChallenges: divergent views, balancing multiple uses, lack of regulatory framework President to propose offshore aquaculture legislation
J Grants authority to issue offshore aquaculture permitsJ Provides environmental and other safeguardsJ Supports development of offshore aquaculture
Agency will consult with states before issuing permitsRegulatory process will include ample opportunity for participation
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Other NOAA Services
NOAA’s Ocean ServiceJ Coastal Zone ManagementJ Marine NavigationJ Tides and currentsJ Spill responseJ Harmful algal blooms
NOAA’s National Weather ServiceJ Predictions/forecasts: hurricanes, tornadoes, floods
NOAA ResearchJ Sea Grant partnerships
NOAA Satellites and Information ServiceJ SARSATJ Observations
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Wrap Up
U.S. Ocean Action Plan—take advantage of high level attentionEcosystem approach to management—evolutionary and incrementalObservations—science based fisheries managementFisheries management—State-Federal partnerships important to success
Questions?