mafac marine fisheries advisory council vice admiral conrad c. lautenbacher, jr., u.s. navy (ret.)...
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MAFACMarine Fisheries Advisory Council
Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans & AtmosphereNOAA AdministratorJanuary 11, 2005
NOAA’s Mission
To understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs.
NOAA’s Mission Goals
Protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem management
Understand climate variability and change to enhance society’s ability to plan and respond
Serve society’s needs for weather and water information
Support the Nation’s commerce with information for safe, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation
Operational StructureNOAA Program Manager List: October 7, 2004
Ecosystems Jack Dunnigan (NMFS)
Habitat Rollie Schmitten (NMFS)
Corals David Kennedy (NOS)
Coastal & Marine Resources Doug Brown (NOS)
Protected Species Laurie Allen (NMFS)
Fisheries Management Galen Tromble (NMFS)
Aquaculture Michael Rubino (NMFS)
Enforcement Dale Jones (NMFS)
Ecosystem Observations Steve Murawski (NMFS)
Ecosystem Research Leon Cammen (OAR)
ClimateChet Koblinsky (OAR)
Climate Observations & Analysis
Tom Karl (NESDIS)
Climate Forcing Dan Albritton (OAR)Climate Predictions & Projections
Ants Leetmaa (OAR)
Climate & Ecosystems Ned Cyr (NMFS)Regional Decision Support Bob Livezey (NWS)
Weather & Water Frank Kelly (NWS)
Local Forecasts & Warnings Greg Mandt (NWS)Coasts, Estuaries, and Oceans Paul Scholz (NOS)
Space Weather Ernie Hildner (OAR)
Hydrology Gary Carter (NWS)
Air Quality Jim Meagher (OAR)
Environmental Modeling Fred Toepfer (NWS)Weather Water Science, Technology, & Infusion Program
Marty Ralph (OAR)
Commerce & Transportation
Charlie Challstrom (NOS)
Marine Transportation Systems Rich Edwing (NOS)
Aviation Weather Kevin Johnston (NWS)
Marine Weather David Feit (NWS)
Geodesy Dave Zilkoski (NOS)
NOAA Emergency Response David Kennedy (NOS)
Commercial & Remote Sensing Licensing
Michael Hales (NESDIS) [A]
Surface Weather Mike Campbell (NWS)
Operational StructureNOAA Program Manager List: October 7, 2004
Provide Critical Support for NOAA’s MissionSatellite Services Sub-goal Colleen Hartman Leadership Sub-
goal Mitchell Luxenberg (NOS)
Geostationary Satellite Acquisition Gary Davis (NESDIS) NOAA Headquarters George White (USAO)
Polar Satellite Acquisition
John Cunningham (NESDIS)
Line Office Headquarters Mitchell Luxenberg (NOS)
Satellite Services Richard Barrazotto (NESDIS) Homeland Security Phil Kenul (CIO)
Fleet Services Sub-goal
Elizabeth White (NMAO)
Mission Support Sub-goal
William Broglie, Lead (CAO)Susan Sutherland, Deputy Lead (CAO)
Aircraft Replacement Elizabeth White (NMAO) Administrative Services William Broglie (CAO)
Fleet Replacement Elizabeth White (NMAO) Financial Services Sandra Walters (CFO)Stephen L. Smith (CFO) [A]
Marine Operations & Maintenance Elizabeth White (NMAO) Workforce
Management Barbara Boyd (WFM)
Aircraft Services Elizabeth White (NMAO) Acquisitions & Grants Bob Stockman (CAO)
IT Services John Villemarette (CIO)
Facilities William Broglie (CAO)
Administration’s Response to the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy
December 17, 2004
Executive Order: Committee on Ocean Policy
U.S. Ocean Action Plan
http://ocean.ceq.gov
Committee on Ocean Policy
Will advise President and agency heads on policies concerning ocean-related matters
U.S. Ocean Action Plan
Summarizes the Administration’s actions undertaken since the Commission’s report was drafted
Identifies additional near-term actions that provide direction for ocean policy
Outlines comprehensive, long-term actions for the future
Improves governance between Federal, state, local and tribal authorities
Fisheries related items
Ecosystem approach to management
Regional ocean councils
Market based approaches to fishery management
Recreational Fishing Data
Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership
Ecosystem Definitions
An ecosystem is a geographically specified system of organisms (including humans), the environment, and the processes that control its dynamics
Ecosystem approach to management:S AdaptiveS Regionally directedS Takes account of ecosystem knowledgeS Takes account of uncertaintyS Considers multiple external influencesS Strives to balance diverse societal objectives
Ecosystem Management in Action
Fishery Management Plans include bycatch and habitat considerations
NWHI Coral Reef Management Plan
Collaboration with Councils
The Herring Fishery
Predator/prey relationship: bluefin tuna/herring
Predator/prey relationship: codfish/small herring
Predator/prey relationship: herring/cod larvae
Economic implications: lobster traps use herring bait
Knowledge gained through more research can be incorporated into management decisions
CA/OR Drift Gillnet Fishery
Leatherback Closed AreaS Annually August - November
Loggerhead Closed AreaS June-August during El Niño years
North Pacific Climate Regimes and Ecosystem Productivity (NPCREP)
Climate change is affecting species distribution, recruitment, harvests and trophic interactions
Supported by a biophysical monitoring network
Provides managers with qualitative and quantitative assessments and predictions
North Pacific FMC utilizes information to engage in an ecosystem approach to management
Challenges/Areas for Improvement
Communication – Internal and External
Federal/state jurisdictions
VMS systems
More research/modeling/data
Earth Observations Benefits
Natural & Human Induced
Disasters
Human Health &
Well-Being
Energy Resources
Climate Variability &
Change
Water Resources
Weather Information,
Forecasting & Warning
Terrestrial, Coastal
& Marine Ecosystems
Sustainable Agriculture & Desertificatio
n
Biodiversity
Earth Observations and Fisheries
Commercial & recreational catch statistics
Stock assessments
Observer program
Standardized sampling gear
Oceanographic & lower tropic level data
Aquaculture
Opportunities: satisfy rising demand for seafood, reduce trade deficit, enhance food security, replenish depleted species, provide coastal jobs
Challenges: divergent views, balancing multiple uses, lack of regulatory framework
President to propose offshore aquaculture legislation
S Grants authority to issue offshore aquaculture permits
S Provides environmental and other safeguards
S Supports development of offshore aquaculture
Consensus building