"We're fortunate that we have the data from previous years to help us understand what the trends are, and how that matters to West Coast fishermen and communities." NOAA Fisheries' scientists ...

A rope from fishing gear can be seen on this entangled humpback whale as it breaches. (Photo credit: NOAA-NMFS West Coast Region) Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of marine heat ...

Mailed comments should be addressed to: NMFS West Coast Region, Protected Resources Division, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, WA 98117. After it considers the comments, NOAA Fisheries ...