Detailed information about ichthyoplankton on the west coast.

Parts from marine mammals and Endangered Species Act-listed species: what they are, how you can get them, what you can do with them, and what authorizations or permits you need.

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.

Fascinating facts about our tasty lobster friends.

Pacific Islands Regional Office's interns helping to fulfilling NOAA's mission and goals.

Vital seafloor habitats were damaged by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. NOAA and partners are building a network of experts and resources to restore this underexplored area in the Gulf of America.

The following is a list of the policies, guidance, and regulations we use to administer the ESA.

Species or populations for which we have completed a status review and have determined that listing, reclassification, or delisting is not warranted at this time.

NOAA Fisheries' West Coast offices share stories of women on the water for Women's History Month 2021.

With $2.5 million in funding through NOAA, the Ipswich River Watershed Association and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries will address dams blocking fish passage and posing flood risks to towns.

NOAA, the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, and university and private sector partners are working with the recreational fishing community to better understand catch and release tools and support fish restoration projects.

Coral reefs are underwater structures built by tiny sea animals. Their beautiful shapes and colors are a magnet for divers. They also provide an excellent home for thousands of marine creatures, including fish we love to eat.

A description of annual and final reports for scientific research, enhancement, and commercial photography permits for marine mammals and certain endangered and threatened species.

Science supports healthy seafood harvests and thriving fishing communities today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Staff from New England-based local seafood restaurant Row 34 visited NOAA Fisheries in Woods Hole to learn more.

We invited some of our fishing industry partners in the Northeast to share their best tips for buying and cooking locally available seafood during the holidays.