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How Researchers Are Bringing the 2026 Pacific Coral Survey to You

Follow scientists through American Samoa and the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument as they gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions.

April 20, 2026 - Story Map ,

Pacific Islands

A diver hovers over a pink hued reef while preparing a camera to take images of the benthos.

A scientist prepares to photograph a reef at Swains Island during the 2023 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program survey in American Samoa. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #NMSAS-2023-002)

American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Permit

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

Commercial ,

Pacific Islands

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

07/22/2026

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

07/22/2026

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

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

07/22/2026

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

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

"American Samoa"

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