These publications focus on new methods and innovative technology used to study protected species in the marine environment. Examples include, underwater acoustics, modelling, tagging, photogrammetry, unmanned aerial surveys, statistical methods, and appl

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.

This annual report highlights the work toward the goal of maximizing fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities.

Learn about the 2024 classification of the High Seas Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries.

A message from Kim Damon-Randall, director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, for Sea Turtle Week June 12–16, 2023.

Turtles Fly Too flew their largest endangered sea turtle transport, carrying 120 turtle passengers to seven Texas facilities for rehabilitation.

We investigate the effects of climate on fisheries and protected species in the California Current to understand their ecology better and inform management.

A groundbreaking collaboration brings fishermen’s experience and innovative technology on board to improve rockfish assessment.

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.

General information on permits issued by the Southeast Regional Office in the Gulf of America* (formerly Gulf of Mexico) and South Atlantic.

The MMPA requires NOAA Fisheries to publish an annual list of commercial fisheries and classify each fishery based on whether it has frequent (Category I), occasional (Category II), or remote likelihood (Category III) of incidental mortality and serious i

We conduct field and laboratory research and provide information about fisheries habitats and their functions in maintaining sustainable fisheries in the Northeast U.S. continental shelf ecosystem.

The Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Surveys of 2002, 2010, and 2017 provided critical data on the sizes of whale and dolphin populations. With HICEAS 2023 underway, we reflect on what we have learned about cetacean abundance in Hawaiʻi.

Celebrating success in recovering our nation's fisheries.

The Prescott Grant Program provides competitive grants for marine mammal network partners to fund stranding response, data collection, and facilities operations. Since 2001, the program has awarded more than $71.2 million.