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NOAA Fisheries Moves From Paper to Electronic Reporting

New requirements for the Greater Atlantic region will improve efficiency and timeliness.
October 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Fishermen with tablet Fisherman with tablet for electronic monitoring. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Snorkelers Fined for Pursuing Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins

Settlements for harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
September 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A Hawaiian spinner dolphin performs aerial acrobatics off Mākua Beach, Oʻahu.

Tour Operator Fined for Harassing Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins

A judge fined a tour operator $2,500 for illegally harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Natural resources officers with the State of Hawai'i investigated dolphin tour operator Casey Phillips Cho for harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins, which is illegal.
September 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A spinner dolphin jumps vertically from the water.

Alaska Fisherman Sentenced to Federal Prison and Fined $1 Million for Falsifying Fishing Records

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation leading to this successful prosecution.
August 23, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A halibut catch at St. Paul's Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska. A halibut catch at St. Paul Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska.

A How-To Guide for Reporting Potential Marine Wildlife Harassment in Hawai‘i

Learn how you can help protect Hawaiʻi marine wildlife through reporting.
August 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
On Shipwreck Beach on the south coast of Kauai, Hawaii, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk around the seal. An endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach on the south coast of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. The sign in the foreground instructs people not to approach the seal.

Turtles, Tourism, and Traffic—Keeping Hawaiʻi Honu Safe

Keeping Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, safe takes a collective effort.
August 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Green sea turtle foraging in the shallow waters off Kona, Hawai‘I Island. Green sea turtle. Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.

Manage Vessel Discharge and Waste, Protect Our National Marine Sanctuaries

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries launch Operation Clean Seas.
June 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Humpback whale surrounded by seabirds at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Humpback whale surrounded by seabirds at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

2021 Commercial Halibut Season Is Set to Open

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement will conduct patrols during the upcoming commercial halibut fishing season.
June 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
worker sorting halibut from commercial fishing vessel

NOAA Enforcement Continues the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing

Highlighting efforts to combat IUU fishing around the world.
June 07, 2021 - Feature Story ,
International
NOAA OLE Port State Measures Inspector Training in Lima, Peru. NOAA OLE Port State Measures Inspector Training in Lima, Peru.

Recent Conviction Confirms Our Commitment to Observer Safety

Acting NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Paul Doremus highlights NOAA’s commitment to observer safety efforts with law enforcement action.
May 24, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
National
Fishery observers counting catch on a fishing vessel. Observers working on a fishing vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.