NOAA’s Fisheries Service has outlined new measures to prevent overfishing and rebuild the number of sandbar and other shark species. The public may comment on the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) until May 19.
The measures in the FEIS include revised quotas and a ban on cutting fins off before landing a shark. A final rule is expected to be published in June and implemented 30 days later. [Read More]
(ORLANDO/FL/APRIL 2008) – The Florida Nurses Association (FNA) has long been a strong voice for healthcare advocacy in the state of Florida. For over 32 years, the FNA legislative program has served as the “go to” organization for issues related to nursing, access to healthcare and many other important issues. Much of FNA’s influence comes from the fact that nurses not only advocate for their own work environment, but also for the patients they care for. [Read More]
(ORLANDO/FL/APRIL 2008) - The work of America’s 2.9 million registered nurses to save lives and maintain the health of millions of individuals is the focus of this year’s National Nurses Week, to be celebrated May 6-12 throughout the U.S. [Read More]
Last year alone global levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, the primary driver of global climate change, increased by 0.6 percent, or 19 billion tons. Additionally methane rose by 27 million tons after nearly a decade with little or no increase. NOAA scientists released these and other preliminary findings today as part of an annual update to the agency’s greenhouse gas index, which tracks data from 60 sites around the world. [Read More]
NASSAU, The Bahamas: At the hurricane conference in the Bahamas, Philip Klotzbach and William Gray issued their updated forecast for the 2008-2009 hurricane season. [Read More]
A tour of the NOAA National Hurricane Center is now as close as your computer with the inauguration of a new virtual online tour of the famous forecast center.
Florida Nurses Foundation Awards Research Grants and Scholarships Annually.
(ORLANDO/FL/APRIL 2008) – The Florida Nurses Foundation (FNF) is pleased to announce that the 2008 research grant and scholarship applications are now available. FNF exists to promote nursing and delivery of healthcare through the advancement of research, education and practice. Each year, funds are provided to registered nurses and students for scholarships and research grants. [Read More]
A team of NOAA scientists traveled to Ghana this week to teach 40 government officials and university students to become trained marine resource observers, able to provide scientific data needed to manage their fish stocks. This information will provide crucial scientific information about fish stocks and bycatch to Ghana and to international organizations, such as the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. [Read More]
New York, NY – March 17, 2008 – WallStreet VIPs, the 21st century platform providing live, virtual investor meetings, announced that it will be delivering a webinar sponsored by Intercall, a subsidiary of West Corporation. The presentation, “IR Virtual Investor Meetings: How to reach more potential investors with live, compelling online presentations,” will take place on April 9, 2008 at 1PM EDT. [Read More]