IBSS Awarded Task to Provide Shark Tagging Services to NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
This tagging project is part of a larger effort with the major research objectives of elucidating shark affiliation, continuous residence times, and vertical migration behavior around anchored FADs as a means of identifying potential spatial bycatch mitigation strategies for commercial fisheries using FADs and to obtain a better understanding of the habitat use, ecology, and areas of biological significance of sharks around Hawaii.
IBSS to Provide Pacific Islands Region Observer Program (PIROP) Debriefer Services under ProTech
The data IBSS’ debriefers help verify is used by NOAA’s Fisheries Service, the Hawaii Longline Association, the Western Pacific Fisheries Management Council, academia, non-government entities, and global partners to monitor fish stocks, safeguard protected and endangered species, and ensure that the Hawaii commercial longline fleet remains one of the most sustainable fisheries in the nation.
IBSS Awarded Task to Help NOAA Fisheries Assess Disease and Biosecurity Impacts Related to Federal Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs)
IBSS will support NOAA’s Fisheries Service in helping minimize negative impacts to NOAA-trust resources and promote sustainable growth of aquaculture, reduce user conflicts, and maximize public input in the AOA identification process.
IBSS Awarded Task to Provide Communications and Education Services to the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center
The AFSC studies Alaska’s marine life and ecosystems and works toward a sustainable use of living marine resources.
IBSS Awarded Task to Provide Media Specialist Services to Alaska Fisheries Science Center
IBSS will deliver services that include planning and executing the development of media and graphics materials that inform appropriate target audiences of AFSC’s research, accomplishments, and activities.
IBSS Awarded Task to Provide National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Compliance Support for NOAA’s West Coast Region
The NOAA Fisheries’ WCR uses science to sustainably manage marine resources in the west coast region, including sustainable fisheries, protected resources, aquaculture, and environmental analyses.
IBSS Awarded U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning and Environmental Studies Contract
The USACE engineers solutions that reduce disaster risk, secure our nation, and energize our economy.
IBSS Sponsored the AMS Washington Forum
The forum provided an environment to examine public policy issues across the weather and water enterprise.
IBSS Awarded Task to Provide Executive Level Administrative Support to NOAA Fisheries for the Pacific Salmon Commission
The PSC supports implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty and provides logistical support for the U.S. Section of the Pacific Salmon Commission, and through work with Regional Fishery Management Organizations in developing federal policies and regulations for fishing in waters off the West Coast.