WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA Fisheries Partners with Northeast Groundfish Industry to Update Key Data for Stock Assessments NOAA Fisheries' Cooperative Research Branch and partners are re-evaluating conversion factors and length-weight relationships to improve the accuracy of groundfish stock assessments and ensure sustainable fisheries. The commercial groundfishing industry has long been a cornerstone of Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's Academic Degree Training Program honors 42 graduates * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport celebrated the accomplishments of 42 students graduating from the Academic Degree Training Program after receiving degrees in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, ocean engineering, cybersecurity, and other fields. Technical Director Marie Buss  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Chicago & Boston: We're Not Waiting for the Next Iryna * Major cities must put transit worker and rider safety first WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today called for immediate action and accountability from Chicago and Boston leadership for their failure to keep riders and transit workers safe. The Chicago   more