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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.

NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement Priorities 2023-2027

These priorities were developed through an extensive stakeholder engagement process and included an informal public comment period. They will help our enforcement team accomplish its mission, guide its strategic planning, and focus the use of law enforcement assets where they are most needed.
November 06, 2023 - Other Reports ,
National

Medical Standards for Sworn Personnel

Medical and Physical Standards for NOAA Special Agents and Enforcement Officers.
October 25, 2023 - Policy and Guidance ,
National

Body Worn Camera Policy

NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement's Body Worn Camera policy.
July 20, 2023 - Document ,
National

PSMA: Notice of Arrival Report

The owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge of a foreign fishing vessel requesting access to a U.S. port of entry must submit this report to NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement at psma.ole@noaa.gov no less than 72 hours prior to port arrival.
June 26, 2023 - Document ,
National

Reward Increases to $8,800 for Information About Death of Juvenile Hawaiian Monk Seal at ʻŌhikilolo

Hawaiian monk seals are protected under federal and state law.
June 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian monk seal Malama (RQ76) explores a rehabilitation pool pen during treatment at Ke Kai Ola. Photo © The Marine Mammal Center, NOAA Permit #24359 Hawaiian monk seal Malama (RQ76) explores a rehabilitation pool pen during treatment at Ke Kai Ola. Photo © The Marine Mammal Center, NOAA Permit #24359.

NOAA Enforcement Uncovers Multiple Illegal Seafood Export Operations

Two recent investigations into illegally labeled and exported lobster led to criminal charges.
June 06, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Officers found thousands of pounds of imported lobster that were repackaged into boxes labeled as products of the U.S.A. Officers found thousands of pounds of imported lobster that were repackaged into boxes labeled as products of the U.S.A.

Reward Available for Information About Shooting of Steller Sea Lions in Cordova

Steller Sea Lions are protected under federal law.
June 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Two adult steller seals Steller sea lion - Photo: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Enforcement Helps Protect Marine Life in National Marine Sanctuaries

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement recently partnered with federal and state enforcement agencies to protect sea turtles in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
May 12, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Officers patrol the waters in and around the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Officers patrol the waters in and around the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

NOAA Enforcement Fines Seafood Importer for Violating Seafood Import Monitoring Rules

Importer received falsely labeled shipments and failed to report them, among other violations.
April 18, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
The shucked abalone shown here on the right was one of many shipments inspected by NOAA Enforcement to help build their successful case. The shucked abalone shown here on the right was one of many shipments inspected by NOAA Enforcement to help build their successful case.