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2026 American Samoa Bottomfish Life History Survey in Photos

NOAA Fisheries scientists, local fishermen, and the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources joined forces to collect critical life history data on bottomfish species in American Samoa.
September 29, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
Pacific Islands
A group of men sitting at a circular table conversing with each other.

Advancing Bottomfish Research Through Community Partnerships in American Samoa

NOAA Fisheries scientists, local fishermen, and the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources joined forces to collect critical life history data on bottomfish species in American Samoa.
September 29, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A group of people poses for the camera on a narrow bridge in front of a lush, green island.

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)

Four Tips for Finding the Best Pacific Islands Seafood

Looking for the freshest seafood in the Pacific? Learn how to find the best sources of fresh, local catch in Hawai‘i, American Samoa, and the Mariana Islands.
January 28, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Cut ahi (tuna) into cubes in a bowl. Fresh 'ahi poke.

Rose Atoll Marine National Monument

Explore the marine environment around Rose Atoll that supports a dynamic reef ecosystem that is home to a diverse assemblage of marine species, many of which are threatened or endangered.
Pacific Islands

Mariana Trench Marine National Monument

Explore one of the deepest place on Earth—deeper even than the height of Mount Everest above sea level.
Pacific Islands

Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument

Explore some of the most pristine coral reef ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean and learn about the Monument protection that ensure these special areas are conserved.
Pacific Islands

Fishing Around Seals and Turtles

To help save monk seal and sea turtle lives, the Fishing Around Seals and Turtles (FAST) program promotes communication, co-existence, and best practices when fishing near marine wildlife in Hawai'i.
Pacific Islands

Northern Mariana Islands Commercial Bottomfish Permit

This permit is required for any vessel commercially fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species in the Exclusive Economic Zone around the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The permit expires one year after the dat
Commercial ,
Pacific Islands

Western Pacific Receiving Vessel Permit

The receiving vessel permit is required for anyone receiving pelagic species transshipped, or off-loaded, from a permitted longline fishing vessel within the EEZ in the western Pacific and landing them in the region. For more information, see Code of
Commercial ,
Pacific Islands