Pacific Islands Region Observer Program Hawaiʻi deep-set longline data reports of observer coverage, protected species interactions, and set and hook unit effort for vessels arriving with observers during 2020.

Scientists successfully tested the feasibility of using Saildrones to follow individual fur seals over long distances while simultaneously assessing their prey and habitat.

Longtime wildlife rescue program has helped more than 40,000 marine mammals since 1965.

Fascinating facts about our tasty lobster friends.

2020 monk seal updates from NOAA Fisheries in the Pacific Islands.

As we celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, we sat down with fisherman Gene Weaver to learn how his love of fishing has deepened into advocacy and mentoring the next generation in the Marianas.

Visit the story map to check out the photos from our 2016 Marine Debris cruise!

The 2018 Summer California Current Ecosystem Survey is scheduled for 26 June through 23 September aboard the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker.

For more than 40 years, our monitoring and recovery work in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has been critical to guiding the protection of Hawaiian monk seals.

Fascinating facts about invertebrate species like crabs, shrimp, and shellfish. Lobsters are so interesting they have their own page!

Public Notice: NMFS-SEA-20-13. For additional information, please contact Ryan Wulff, Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries at (916) 930-3733 or ryan.wulff@noaa.gov.

A summary of ocean indicators of the northern California Current for 2015.

Adapt and overcome. The marine debris team discovers an invasive algae interloper at Midway.

Our marine debris team joins the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project to remove derelict fishing nets from coral reefs across the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act directs NOAA Fisheries to issue regulations that are necessary and advisable to conserve species listed as threatened.