


Read about this week's enforcement actions from around the country.
An Enforcement Officer and Supervisory Enforcement Officer conducted joint land-based MMPA patrols on the Island of Molokai throughout the week with State of Hawaii Conservation Officers (JEA partners). Checking frequented public beach accesses, more remote beaches and cave areas known to have Monk Seals. The Officers spoke with residents and tourists performing outreach and education regarding Hawaiian Monk Seals.
An Enforcement Officer conducted a joint boarding of a Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission permitted Hawaii based Longline fishing vessel with a State of Hawaii Conservation Officer (JEA partner). The State Officer identified an expired Hawaii Commercial Marine Fishing License for one of the fishermen and subsequently issued a warning for the infraction. During the same boarding, the OLE Enforcement Officer shared boarding techniques and MSA regulations with the State Officer.
An Enforcement Officer in American Samoa conducted a PSMA boarding of a Taiwanese flagged longline fishing vessel. Fishing logs, RFMO authorization paperwork, transshipment documents, and compliance with CMM’s were investigated. No violations were found.