NOAA and partners have made significant progress addressing the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. From marsh creation to better fishing practices, our work is restoring the Gulf’s habitats and marine resources.

The annual State of the Ecosystem reports synthesize Northeast Shelf ecosystem information for the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils.

Species or populations for which we have completed a status review and have determined that listing, reclassification, or delisting is not warranted at this time.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council was established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council’s purpose is to manage fisheries in federal waters off Washington, Oregon, and California.

With $2.5 million in funding through NOAA, the Ipswich River Watershed Association and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries will address dams blocking fish passage and posing flood risks to towns.

Publications and reports that include information on the white shark.

Publications on Fish Age Determination.

NOAA Fisheries' biennial report to Congress identifies nations and entities that the United States will work with to address IUU fishing and forced labor activities, and to support effective management of protected species and shark catch.

A totoaba recovered from the illegal wildlife trade in 1992 lives on through its contributions to research, education, and endangered species conservation.

This report highlights U.S. findings and analyses of foreign IUU fishing activities and bycatch of protected species and shark catch on the high seas where nations do not have a regulatory program comparable in effectiveness to the United States.

Try something new and invest in the economy by eating these lesser-known fish caught by U.S. fishermen.

Andy Collins, from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, interviews veteran monk seal researcher John Henderson about his 43-year career with NOAA. John was on the first NOAA voyage to monitor monk seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and recen

NOAA was on the scene within hours of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill crisis, and we’re continuing to lead large-scale efforts to restore natural resources and communities in the Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico).

The PIFSC Young Scientist Opportunity offers professional scientific research experience and formal training opportunities for qualified participants tailored to meet their educational and professional goals and interests.

We host scholars and interns from many different majors.