Destination News - North America (Briefs)(United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)(Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines)
Airguide Online, 2010, July 26.
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New York (AirGuide - Destination News North America) Jul 25, 2010 Re-opening 26,388 square miles of Gulf waters to commercial and recreational fishing NOAA announced yesterday that it is re-opening 26,388 square miles of Gulf waters to commercial and recreational fishing in the southeastern portion of the closed area. The reopening of these areas took effect July 22 at 6 p.m. ET. Since mid-June, NOAA data have shown no oil in the area, and United States Coast Guard observers flying over the area in last 30 days have also not observed any oil. Additionally, trajectory models show the area is at a low risk for future exposure to oil, and fish caught in the area and tested by NOAA experts have shown no signs of contamination. NOAA will continue to take samples for testing from the newly re-opened area, and the agency has also implemented dockside sampling to test fish caught throughout the Gulf by commercial fishermen. NOAA will continue to evaluate the need for fisheries closures based on the evolving nature of the spill and will re-open closed areas as appropriate. Jul 22, 2010