This section presents an update on issues related to fisheries. The American Fisheries Society (AFS) will hold a briefing for H.R. 2656, the National Fish Habitat Conservation Act on March 16, 2010. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) joined California state and local officials in an effort to remove the San Clemente Dam. The European Union (EU) announced that Italy will stop fishing bluefin tuna for a period of 12 months.