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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.

Fisherman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Fishing, Offers New Boat as Restitution

In unprecedented case, Bahamian officials receive new boat to help prevent illegal fishing.
May 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Photo of Danzig's illegal catch Danzig's illegal catch.

Reward Available for Information about Shooting of California Sea Lion in New York Slough

Reward offered for more information about the case.
April 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Medium close up of California sea lion side profile. Brown seal with dark brown or black whiskers and eyes looking up.

Make Sure Your Charter Fishing Trip is Legal and Sustainable

NOAA Enforcement targets illegal charter fishing activity by educating the public on legal trips.
April 08, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Patrol Vessel

NOAA Office of Law Enforcement Names Three New Assistant Directors

Manny Antonaras was recently selected to lead the Southeast Division, Martina Sagapolu leads the Pacific Islands Division, and Everett Baxter has taken over the Headquarters’ Investigative Operations Division.
March 25, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
National
NOAA Enforcement patrol boats on the water. NOAA Enforcement patrol boats on the water.