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New study on Vibrio Posted: May 17, 2013 An image that captured an honorable mention in our recent photo contest also graces the cover of this month's special issue of the journal Environmental Microbiology. The journal also includes a study co-authored by Rohinee Paranjpye that demonstrates the first specific interactions between Vibrio (marine bacteria) and diatoms. Vibrio can contaminate seafood and cause deadly food-poisoning. more... 2013 Photo Contest Winners Posted: May 7, 2013 We're pleased to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the NOAA Fisheries Northwest 2nd Annual photo contest. Staff from the Center and Regional Office submitted over 335 photos that captured the depth and breadth of our work in the Pacific Northwest. more... Request for Proposals Posted: May 8, 2013 Essential fish habitat (EFH) for Pacific Coast groundfish is reviewed at least every five years. As part of this review, the Pacific Fishery Management Council is considering potential changes to designated EFH, based on new scientific information that has become available since the last groundfish EFH Review was concluded in 2006. Proposals are due July 31, 2013. more... Have your hake and eat it too Posted: May 3, 2013 All fish populations are unpredictable, and each is unpredictable in its own way. Last year, NOAA scientists and West Coast fishermen worked together to reduce uncertainty in the Pacific hake fishery. more... For more articles go to Page 2

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