The U.S. delegation ensured the North Pacific Fisheries Commission addressed concerns about illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, revised catch limits to rebuild fish stocks, and focused attention on unsustainable deep-sea bottom fisheries.
NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement protects the U.S. seafood industry and public by training partners to recognize and deter IUU fishing at the source.
At the 14th Meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organisation, the United States took action to protect American consumers and the U.S. fishing industry—advancing sustainable fisheries management and strengthening compliance for fish exported to the United States.
NOAA Fisheries and partners examined the global extinction risk and biodiversity loss of sharks and rays. While they’re in bad shape globally, countries with sustainably managed fisheries like the United States may provide a safe place to survive.
In a banner year for the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, U.S. leadership led to several breakthrough outcomes, including new management measures for Atlantic tropical tunas and North Atlantic swordfish.
