NOAA to announce findings from 2016 Fisheries of the U.S. report: Wednesday, November 1

UPDATED: November 1, 2017. UPDATED: November 1, 2017. Audio from the press conference now posted to the "resources" section below.

On Wednesday, November 1, NOAA Fisheries will hold a media call to announce our 2016 Fisheries of the United States report.

A commercial fishing trawl vessel in New England sets out a net.

A commercial fishing trawl vessel in New England sets out a net. (Image credit: NOAA)

Scientists and statisticians will be on the line to discuss annual seafood landings and species values, top ports for commercial fisheries, trends in saltwater recreational angling, aquaculture production, and much more.

WHAT:
Media teleconference and Q&A

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 1, 1:00 p.m. ET

WHO:

  • Ned Cyr, director, NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology
  • Alan Lowther, statistician, NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology
  • Michael Liddel, statistician, NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology

HOW:

  • Dial-in: 888-469-0983
  • International​​: 212-287-1825
  • Passcode: SEAFOOD

 

Media contacts:
Jennie Lyons, 301-427-8013
John Ewald, 301-427-8029