Chapter 3 North Carolina’s Species
3.12.8.4 Management Practices Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergistically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources. Particular needs include preserving biodiversity, protecting native populations and their habitats, and improving degraded habitats. In addition, education about and regulation and prevention of the introduction and spread of exotic or invasive species are vital.
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Support the implementation of FMPs to manage and protect marine species.
• Implement public education and other efforts to reduce discarded “ghost” fishing gear to reduce marine species entanglement; provide a fishing line recycling program.
• Improve communications and coordination with other NOAA offices, state and federal marine resource agencies, and universities to combat common threats and develop efficient and effective conservation strategies for all marine species and their habitats.
3.12.8.5 Conservation Programs and Partnerships Conservation programs, incentives, and partnerships should be used to the fullest extent to preserve high-quality resources and protect important natural communities. Protective measures that use existing regulatory frameworks to protect habitats and species should be incorporated where applicable. This improves chances of achieving conservation goals, improves efficiency, and prevents duplication of effort. Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Continue and expand cooperation between NOAA Fisheries and the appropriate state agencies to facilitate marine species management, protection, and research, especially for listed species.
• Support and assist in the attainment of the goals, objectives, strategies, and performance measures set forth in all NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plans (SPs).
National Seabird Program Strategic Plan
SE Fisheries Science Center SP (Peterson and Walter 2023)
Marine Aquaculture SP
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2025 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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