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North Pacific Fisheries Commission Takes Steps to Improve Fisheries Management, Labor Standards, and Illegal Fishing

Members adopted a revised compliance monitoring scheme and a U.S. proposal to promote labor protections for fishing vessel crews. Other decisions strengthen monitoring of fishing vessels and make progress on protecting deep-sea ecosystems.
April 24, 2024 - Feature Story ,
International
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NOAA Fisheries Proposes Revisions to Modernize and Improve Seafood Inspection Program Procedures

Submit comments on the proposed changes to the regulations.
April 16, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
International
Steve Wilson, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Seafood Inspection Program, analyzes a shrimp sample at NOAA's National Seafood Inspection Lab in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Steve Wilson, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Seafood Inspection Program, analyzes a shrimp sample at NOAA's National Seafood Inspection Lab in Pascagoula, Mississippi. NOAA Fisheries’ seafood inspectors conduct the necessary inspection and grading of seafood purchased through USDA’s Commodities Procurement Program. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Seafood Inspection Program Revises Regulations to Modernize and Improve Inspection Procedures

NOAA Fisheries Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce proposes to revise the regulations at 50 CFR part 260 to modernize and improve the uniformity and reliability of the fee-for-service Seafood Inspection Program (SIP) services.The…
Proposed Rule
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International
Comments Close
05/28/2024

Regulatory Amendment to the Trade Monitoring Program for Toothfish

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published a final rule amending U.S. regulations for the Chilean seabass or Patagonian toothfish trade monitoring program. The final rule removes the prohibition of imports of toothfish caught in FAO…
Final Rule
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International
Published
04/27/2024

NOAA Fisheries Gathers Experts to Combat Forced Labor in the Seafood Sector

The summit marked the conclusion of a 15-month initiative to address forced labor.
March 01, 2024 - Feature Story ,
International
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Seafood Import Monitoring Program Supply Chain Steps

The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) has provided importers with guidelines in the form of infographics outlining the steps in the seafood supply chain. These visuals serve as handy references for ensuring the proper importation of fishery…
International

United States Promotes Labor Standards, Improved Monitoring at South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation

Members adopt U.S. proposals to strengthen monitoring of transshipment activities, enhance observer coverage in the squid fishery, and promote the adoption of labor protections for crew aboard fishing vessels.
February 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
International
fishing boat Fishing Boat

2023 Fisheries International Agreement Book

A biannual listing of International Agreements Concerning Living Marine Resources of Interest to NOAA Fisheries.
December 28, 2023 - Other Reports ,
International

ICCAT Adopts Key Measures to Ensure Science-based Management, Reduce Bycatch, and Set Robust Standards for Electronic Monitoring

The international organization also agreed to continue the important work begun this year to identify and address climate change impacts on ICCAT stocks and fisheries. Long-term management decisions on key stocks of North Atlantic swordfish and tropical tunas deferred until 2024.
November 30, 2023 - Feature Story ,
International
School of yellowfin tuna swimming underwater.

World Fisheries Day: A Message from Alexa Cole, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office Of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce

On November 21, countries across the globe will celebrate World Fisheries Day—a day recognizing the integral role fisheries have in sustaining human lives and ensuring healthy ocean ecosystems.
November 20, 2023 - Leadership Message ,
International
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