News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Efforts to Mitigate Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy Development on NOAA Fisheries’ Surveys

NOAA Fisheries and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management share the final Federal Survey Mitigation Strategy for Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with plans to adapt the strategy for other regions.


How are Fisheries and Coral Reefs Connected?

Learn how overfishing impacts corals and what you can do to protect these important ecosystems.


What Grows on Kelp? New Research Identifies Microbes to Monitor

With a little “kelp” from the non-profit GreenWave, our scientists found no microorganisms that pose food safety concerns on aquacultured sugar kelp during the growing season in Long Island Sound.



2022 Fall Bottom Trawl Survey Completed in Northeast

This long-running, fishery-independent survey monitors abundance and distribution of fishery species on the Northwest Atlantic continental shelf from Cape Lookout, North Carolina, to the Scotian Shelf.


Whale and Dolphin Conservation Expands Marine Mammal Stranding Network Territory

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation team expands the Greater Atlantic Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network response territory. The Network assesses health, provides rehabilitation, and investigates the cause of death of marine mammals.


2022 Northeast Fall Ecosystem Monitoring Cruise Completed

We completed 52 percent of planned stations as cruise time was shortened by crew shortages and poor weather.


U.S. Proposes Strong Protections for Sea Turtles, Totoaba, and Vaquita at CITES Meeting

Representatives from more than 160 countries adopted a total of 46 proposals and reached 365 decisions—a record number—to help regulate international trade of vulnerable species.


Discover NOAA's treasures at the Tellus Science Museum

Discover NOAA's treasures at the Tellus Science Museum


Earth saw its 9th-warmest November in 143 years

Polar sea ice coverage was fourth-lowest on record for November


USPTO announces new Public Advisory Committee members to support USPTO policies and operations

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced new membership to its Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees, composed of private-sector intellectual property (IP) executives who participate in regular meetings to discuss the USPTO’s patent and trademark operations.


IP office heads pledge cooperation to promote innovation and combat counterfeiting and piracy

IP office heads pledge cooperation to promote innovation and combat counterfeiting and piracy


USPTO announces Cancer Moonshot Expedited Examination Pilot Program

To further accelerate innovation in the health and medical fields, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a Federal Register Notice announcing a new program: The Cancer Moonshot Expedited Examination Pilot Program.


Where to Get Free Money to Start a Small Business in 2023

Small business owners don’t always have access to enough resources to meet their goals. Luckily, there are many business grants and other funding programs available to help. Here’s a guide to several ways to fund projects for your small business.


Airbnb finds people have more trouble booking stays if hosts think they are Black | CNN Business

Airbnb said it has found a “meaningful difference” in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black


Resources for Indigenous Entrepreneurs: Start on the Right Foot

Aspiring Native entrepreneurs face many challenges in growing small businesses.


Efforts to empower minority and women-owned business owners amid a changing landscape

"There are significant opportunities for minority-owned businesses. It starts with providing them with information and education," said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.


Congressman Al Green to host webinar to minority owned businesses, entrepreneurs

Congressman Al Green to host webinar to minority owned businesses, entrepreneurs


Revolving Loan Fund Program Provides Faire Opportunities In Delaware

Revolving Loan Fund Program Provides Faire Opportunities In Delaware


EDA And Its Federal Partners Celebrate Native-American Heritage Month 2022

EDA And Its Federal Partners Celebrate Native-American Heritage Month 2022