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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.

NOAA Fisheries Looks Ahead at 2021 Management Priorities and Challenges

Sam Rauch, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, provides an overview of management priorities and challenges in 2021.
January 05, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
National
Fishing vessel in Point Judith, Rhode Island.

NOAA Enforcement Deploys Remotely Operated Vehicles to Patrol the Seas

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement deploys ROVs to inspect offshore lobster gear.
December 18, 2020 - Feature Story
OLE enforcement officers use a remotely operated vehicle to inspect offshore lobster gear.

Seven Critically Endangered Sawfish Found Dead on the Side of the Road in Florida Everglades

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement offers reward up to $20,000 for information.
October 22, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Dead sawfish

Investigations of Illicit Trafficking of Protected Reef Creatures Result in Guilty Pleas

Two federal law enforcement investigations have resulted in new guilty pleas in Puerto Rico to crack down on the illicit trafficking of protected reef creatures.
August 12, 2020 - Feature Story

Harassment of Harbor Seal in San Juan Islands Leads to $5,625 Penalty

Washington man admits pursuing, shooting at harbor seal with an air rifle.
March 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Harbor Seal.jpg