


Learn about recent enforcement actions from across the country.
A Savannah, GA Enforcement Officer investigated a shipment of grouper fingers making entry into the Port of Savannah. No violations were discovered.
A Galveston,TX Enforcement Officer reviewed a case package in which fishermen aboard a recreational fishing vessel discarded fish parts upon approach of law enforcement, used of reef fish as bait, and possessed red snapper during a closed season. The EO issued a $1550 Summary Settlement Offer.
A Special Agent issued a $4,000 summary settlement to the owner of a U.S. purse seine vessel, who failed to use the sea turtle handling, release, and resuscitation procedures ($2,000) and failed to retain two MT skipjack tuna caught during a fishing set ($2,000).
Two commercial fishing vessels participating in the Pacific whiting fishery were investigated for illegal discards of Pacific whiting. Each vessel was offered, and accepted a summary settlement for one count each of discarding Pacific whiting, in violation of the maximum retention requirements specified in their Exempted Fishing Permit. Summary settlement amounts were $2,000 and $3,000, respectively.
A Special Agent assisted a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service agent who was investigating vandalism of World War II artifacts on a remote Aleutian Island. Several fishing vessels were identified in the area during the time frame.