We conduct social, cultural, and economic sciences as part of an ecosystem-based approach to management of coastal and offshore waters of the U.S. Pacific Islands.

NOAA offers reward for information about second intentional harm case in as many weeks.

Our veterinarian and field teams rescue pups, treat injuries, and sometimes even remove eels!

There is a unique association between tuna and dolphins in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Learn more about dolphin-safe tuna.

The list below contains information about amendments and rulemaking that were effective during 2016 and earlier.

The list below contains information about amendments and rule-making that were effective during 2015 and earlier.

An Alaskan Pioneer, Part 2

New England and the Mid-Atlantic coastlines offer the potential for exhilarating marine wildlife viewing experiences. Whether on the beach or on the water, if you see protected animals like whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, or Atlantic sturgeon, follo

Research to help increase our understanding of harbor seals in the Aleutian Islands.

Dredge sampling was completed for all areas. HabCam sampling was cut short on Georges Bank.

A team of scientists from the United States and Canada aboard NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow left the Newport Naval Base in Rhode Island on June 14 to spend 14 days at sea exploring deepwater habitats and searching for deep-sea corals off the coasts of the U.

Effective October 12, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

Eleven projects aimed at restoring sea turtles, marine mammals, oysters, and birds are approved to move forward in all five Gulf states, and in Mexico.

A gray seal that showed up in a Beverly, Massachusetts pond quickly won over the town’s hearts during his week-long stay before officials relocated him.

Effective October 29, 2021, through December 31, 2021