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Final Rule to Implement 2024-2026 Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for American Samoa Bottomfish

NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule to implement Amendment 7 to the American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP). Amendment 7 and this rule:Discontinue the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish management unit species (BMUS)Implement new single…
Final Rule,
Pacific Islands
Effective
07/08/2025

Amendment 7 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago; Discontinue Rebuilding Plan for American Samoa Bottomfish

NOAA Fisheries announces the approval of Amendment 7 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago. This amendment discontinues the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish management unit species because the best scientific…
Final Rule,
Pacific Islands
Published
07/08/2025

Stock Assessment of American Samoa Bottomfishes, 2023

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s fishery ecosystem plan for American Samoa.
June 28, 2023 - Technical Memo ,
Pacific Islands

American Samoa Longline Fishery Logbook Summary Reports

These summary reports are derived from daily records in the mandatory logbooks submitted to NOAA Fisheries by captains of U.S. pelagic longline vessels in American Samoa after each fishing trip.
December 07, 2022 - Data Set ,
Pacific Islands

American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Permit

Commercial fishing permit in the American Samoa EEZ for pelagic longline fishing.
Commercial ,
Pacific Islands

Coral Reef Monitoring Mission: Investigating Land-Based Pollution in American Samoa

NOAA scientists head to American Samoa to conduct coral reef surveys. Have management actions to reduce land-based sources of pollution had observable effects on the coral communities?
January 24, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Map of Tutuila with photos of Vatia and Faga'alu bays.

Reclassifying Management Unit Species to Ecosystem Component Species

This final rule reclassifies certain management unit species in the Pacific Islands as ecosystem component species. The rule also updates the scientific and local names of certain species. The intent of this final rule is to prioritize conservation and…
Final Rule,
Pacific Islands
Published
07/08/2025

Coral Reef Ecosystems of American Samoa: 2002–2010 Overview

This booklet provides an overview of key findings on corals, reef fish, and ocean conditions around the islands and atolls of American Samoa collected during research missions in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010.
August 31, 2018 - Other Reports ,
Pacific Islands
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Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring Report for American Samoa: 2002–2006

This report provides data and information on corals, reef fish, and ocean conditions around the islands and atolls of American Samoa collected during research missions in 2002, 2004, and 2006.
August 31, 2018 - Other Reports ,
Pacific Islands
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Injury Determinations for Marine Mammals Observed Interacting With Hawaii and American Samoa Longline Fisheries During 2015–2016

Marine mammal interactions (i.e., hookings and entanglements) with the Hawaii and American Samoa longline fisheries observed during 2015–2016 were compiled, and the number of marine mammal deaths, serious injuries, and non-serious injuries by fisher
July 05, 2018 - Technical Memo ,
Pacific Islands