Terms related to permits for protected resources.

In 2023, we recognized these partners who have expanded and enhanced recovery of our most imperiled marine species.

Coral reefs are underwater structures built by tiny sea animals. Their beautiful shapes and colors are a magnet for divers. They also provide an excellent home for thousands of marine creatures, including fish we love to eat.

Find answers to frequent questions about Restoring Seven Iconic Reefs: A Mission to Recover the Coral Reefs of the Florida Keys.

The tables below, organized by fiscal year, list the state agency, project description and award number, and federal funding amount awarded. 

Thanks to $1.3 million in NOAA funding, BoriCorps members will gain paid work experience and training while restoring ecosystems and supporting local communities.

Funding for 19 new and continuing programs and projects will support conservation efforts in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

This page lists Incidental Take Authorizations for energy activities other than oil and gas (including renewable energy activities and LNG). Applications are typically posted once public review is initiated. 

NOAA Fisheries answers questions about what is behind the declines in snow crab and salmon and how we are addressing them.

Celebrate Whale Week 2024 with us! Discover NOAA's work to study, recover, and conserve these magnificent marine mammals.

With $6.8 million from NOAA, The Nature Conservancy will build a 2,000-foot-long living shoreline near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The organization will also help low-income landowners implement living shorelines on their properties.

In 2019, we recognized these partners who have expanded and enhanced recovery of our most imperiled marine species.

This page lists Incidental Take Authorizations for research and other activities. Applications are typically posted to this page when public review is initiated.

The Science in the Studio Award aims to use art to demonstrate how our cumulative actions affect the health of marine and freshwater resources and actions people can take to protect them.

The Community-based Restoration Program provides technical and financial assistance for habitat restoration projects that support our nation’s fisheries and lead to lasting benefits for communities and the environment.