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Endangered Sawfish Found Dead Missing its Rostrum in the Florida Keys

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement offering reward up to $20,000 for information.
February 22, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Smalltooth sawfish swims in shallow water. A beached sawfish in shallow water with a cut-off rostrum. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Snorkelers Fined for Pursuing Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins

Settlements for harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
September 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A Hawaiian spinner dolphin performs aerial acrobatics off Mākua Beach, Oʻahu.

Tour Operator Fined for Harassing Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins

A judge fined a tour operator $2,500 for illegally harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Natural resources officers with the State of Hawai'i investigated dolphin tour operator Casey Phillips Cho for harassing Hawaiian spinner dolphins, which is illegal.
September 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A spinner dolphin jumps vertically from the water.

A How-To Guide for Reporting Potential Marine Wildlife Harassment in Hawai‘i

Learn how you can help protect Hawaiʻi marine wildlife through reporting.
August 12, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
On Shipwreck Beach on the south coast of Kauai, Hawaii, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk around the seal. An endangered Hawaiian monk seal takes a nap on the beach on the south coast of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. The sign in the foreground instructs people not to approach the seal.

Weekly Highlights - November 20, 2020

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

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Catch Halibut!

NOAA Fisheries Law Enforcement will conduct patrols during the very short commercial Pacific halibut season to ensure fishery sustainability.
June 26, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Weekly Highlights - April 12, 2019

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

Weekly Highlights - April 5, 2019

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

NOAA Law Enforcement Uncovers Illegal Harvesting Scheme: An Infographic

NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement uncovers a conspiracy ring that illegally harvested Atlantic striped bass. This infographic outlines the facts of the investigation.
October 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Weekly Highlights - October 22, 2018

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