Want to help protect our marine resources? If you’re able to contribute your time and energy with a positive, “can-do” attitude, here are some opportunities to join in and help out! 

Fishermen use many different types of fishing gear and catch a wide variety of species. Usually, fishermen use certain types of fishing gear to target specific species. However, these different fishing methods can accidentally capture or injure other non-

Read about this week's enforcement actions from around the country.

U.S. West Coast fisheries coverage, bycatch, and fishing mortality reports compiled from observer, landings, and electronic monitoring data.

Combining multiple molecular techniques to better understand and protect endangered marine wildlife.

Technology allows scientists to track nets on coral reefs for 3 years.

These publications focus on the classification of protected species as well as studies that apply genetic approaches to understanding protected species biology, ecology, and conservation needs.

Choose between ten pumpkin stencil designs

Incidental Take Permit to Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories, Inc.

The marine debris team cleans up 52,000 pounds of derelict fishing nets from miles of reef.

An unprecedented year for protected species in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

The 2018 NOAA Habitat Month digital photo contest recognized photographers who have captured beautiful and captivating images of the habitats we and our partners are working to conserve, protect and restore.

Take a look at our most popular stories, photos, and videos of 2018.

NOAA is “Growing Habitat Together” through the Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration and the Deepwater Horizon programs.

As part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Dr. Melissa Cook.