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Sonya Jordan

Sonya Jordan, NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, Enforcement Officer

An Integrated Compliance Approach Could Improve Fisheries Management in NOAA’s Largest Region

Researchers examined approaches to regulatory compliance across the Pacific Islands region and found that enforcement is not the only effective option.
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Meet Samantha Tolken: Investigative Support Technician

Samantha Tolken is an Investigative Support Technician for NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement, Northeast Division.
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Image: Crack Down on Illegal Charter Operations to Keep Reef Fish Safe: More than $130,000 in Fines Assessed in Illegal Fishing Penalties

2022 Commercial Halibut Season Is Set to Open

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement will conduct patrols during the upcoming commercial halibut fishing season.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Catch Halibut!

NOAA Fisheries Law Enforcement will conduct patrols during the very short commercial Pacific halibut season to ensure fishery sustainability.
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Image: Manage Vessel Discharge and Waste, Protect Our National Marine Sanctuaries

Alaska Fisheries Under Close Watch to Ensure Compliance

NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement in Alaska regularly sees illegal activity related to the transferring and selling of recreational caught fish in other states.
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Recent Conviction Confirms Our Commitment to Observer Safety

Acting NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Paul Doremus highlights NOAA’s commitment to observer safety efforts with law enforcement action.
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Learning More about “Dark” Fishing Vessels' Activities at Sea

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is exploring technology innovations and limitations in the ongoing fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
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NOAA Marine Forensic Lab Completes Rigorous Independent Assessment

The marine forensic lab plays a crucial role in protecting marine resources and enforcing National and International laws related to fish, seafood, and protected species
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International Coordination Busts Red Snapper Trafficking Scheme

NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement stopped more than 12 tons of illegal fish from entering the U.S. market.
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Storymap: Protecting Marine Species in the Pacific Islands

Take a tour of various cases NOAA Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) in Hawaiʻi conducted to help protect marine animals.

5 Things You Should Know About Sustainable Seafood

The United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood, because we rely on strong science, responsive management, and enforced compliance.
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2021 Commercial Halibut Season Is Set to Open

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement will conduct patrols during the upcoming commercial halibut fishing season.
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