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SCUTES Student Resources
Use the following resources to increase your understanding of the sturgeon, its habitat, forecasted future and what you can do to help them recover.
Alaska Marine Mammal Viewing Guidelines and Regulations
Information on approach regulations, safe viewing practices, and more information on reducing disturbance while watching whales, sea lions, seals, dolphins, and porpoises from boats, planes, and helicopters.
Dolphin-Safe
The Tuna Tracking and Verification Program (TTVP), established under the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act, is how NOAA Fisheries monitors compliance with dolphin-safe tuna labeling.
2018 Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries
This annual report highlights the work toward the goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities.
Alaska Marine Mammal Field Work
NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration conduct research on marine mammals off the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.
Frequent Questions: Morbidity (Sublethal Injury or Illness) Cases
NOAA Fisheries added a morbidity (Sublethal Injury or Illness) category to the ongoing North Atlantic right whale Unusual Mortality Event based on a new scientific and veterinary peer-reviewed protocol developed in collaboration with partners
Status of Stocks 2019
The annual Status of Stocks report highlights our work with partners toward the goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities that support the American economy.
Fishermen and Scientists Pioneer Cooperative Rockfish Survey
A groundbreaking collaboration brings fishermen’s experience and innovative technology on board to improve rockfish assessment.
Texas Organizations Help Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles from Massachusetts
Turtles Fly Too flew their largest endangered sea turtle transport, carrying 120 turtle passengers to seven Texas facilities for rehabilitation.
Meet Kiersten Curti, Research Fishery Biologist
This proud Pittsburgher has always enjoyed STEM fields. What in particular drew Kiersten to fisheries science? It was its applied nature—science driven by an explicit need with direct impacts.
Sea Turtle Week 2023: Reflecting on Sea Turtle Recovery
A message from Kim Damon-Randall, director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, for Sea Turtle Week June 12–16, 2023.
Southeast Permits Information
General information on permits issued by the Southeast Regional Office.
West Coast Region Observer Program
The West Coast Region Observer Program (WCROP) places NOAA Fisheries-trained observers aboard fishing vessels primarily to monitor the incidental capture of marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds.
High Seas Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries - MMPA List of Fisheries
U.S. fisheries are classified under the Marine Mammal Protection Act according to the level of incidental mortality or serious injury of marine mammals.