Protecting and recovering marine species is a core mission for NOAA Fisheries. As part of a “Species in the Spotlight” initiative, NOAA Fisheries has developed a 5-year action plan for Alaska’s Cook Inlet beluga whales.
Federal law prohibits injuring or harming sawfish. Captured sawfish caught incidentally should be released immediately. Learn more about safe handling and release procedures and reporting.
This is a tool to measure regulated species that you catch. By following fishing regulations, you allow the species to reproduce. This will help to ensure fish for the future.
This guide provides a plain language summary of how to comply with highly migratory species dealer regulations for Atlantic tunas, swordfish, sharks, and billfishes.
User manual and compliance guide for the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas Electronic Bluefin Tuna Catch Documentation System.
