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Investigations of Illicit Trafficking of Protected Reef Creatures Result in Guilty Pleas

Two federal law enforcement investigations have resulted in new guilty pleas in Puerto Rico to crack down on the illicit trafficking of protected reef creatures.

Meet Tracy Boze, Investigative Support Technician

Tracy works with NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement and is proud of the work she does at NOAA as steward of the environment.
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Frequent Questions: National Saltwater Angler Registry

These frequently asked questions cover who should register with NSAR, how much registration costs, and how to convey your registration status to law enforcement.

Craig H. Faunce

Craig Faunce, NOAA Fisheries biologist, improves fishery monitoring, reviews stock assessments, advises international governments, and supports law enforcement in sustainable resource management.

New Study Finds Incidents of Fishery Observer Harassment in Alaska Maritime Workplace Is Underreported

Scientists and law enforcement officers team up to lay a foundation for strengthening NOAA Fisheries efforts to improve observer safety on commercial fishing vessels and in seafood processing plants.
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Ricky Chidsey

Ricky works for the Office of Law Enforcement

Caleb Gilbert

Caleb is a compliance liaison for the Northeast Enforcement Division

American Samoa Field Office

Contact information for the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement

Tyler Staples

Tyler Staples works for the Office of Law Enforcement

Vessel Monitoring Research

We use acoustic recordings from marine protected areas to monitor patterns of vessel presence and identify characteristics of potentially non-compliant vessels to aid local patrolling and enforcement efforts.

VMS Program Codifies Requirements, Prepares for Larger Vessel Monitoring Workload

Ensuring a level playing field so that fishermen who comply with rules and regulations get the best possible price for their product is one of the fundamental goals of NOAA’s enforcement program. But the ocean is vast, and it is simply impossible to
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Improving Fisheries Through an International Exchange of Ideas

In the last week of June 2017, 11 resource management delegates from the Philippines met with representatives from NOAA to share ideas and experiences on fisheries science, management, and enforcement. The weeklong event will lead to new partnerships and
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2022 Annual Report of the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota Cost Recovery Program

This page contains information about the cost recovery program for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) fishery, and the costs associated with management and enforcement of the IFQ fishery during the 2022 fee period.

2021 Annual Report of the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota Cost Recovery Program

This page contains information about the cost recovery program for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) fishery, and the costs associated with management and enforcement of the IFQ fishery during the 2021 fee period.

2023 Annual Report of the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota Cost Recovery Program

This page contains information about the cost recovery program for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) fishery, and the costs associated with management and enforcement of the IFQ fishery during the 2023 fee period.