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Philippines and U.S. Exchange Knowledge in Marine Resource Management

by Megan Moews-Asher

June 27, 2017 - Science Blog ,

Pacific Islands

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Enforcement

Beyond science and regulations, we enforce more than 40 laws designed to protect marine life and their habitat. We enforce domestic laws and international treaty requirements to ensure these global marine resources are available for future generations…

June 20, 2017 - Enforcement

NOAA Enforcement, State Partners Focus on Red Snapper Enforcement Operations

Fines, Patrols Increase for Red Snapper Fishery - In order to better protect the red snapper fish stocks in the Southeast, NOAA Enforcement increases patrols and General Counsel increases fines associated with species violations.

May 04, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

Landing Reports Indicate Violations in Alaska’s Restricted Fishing Area

Halibut Fisherman Fined $5K for Sitka LAMP Fishing - Landing report identified illegal activity.

March 10, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Law Enforcement Office closes a successful investigation after numerous Observers filed complaints against an Alaskan-based vessel

A big win for Alaskan observer safety has come in the investigation of the Alaskan-based fishing vessel Aleutian Sable. âThis was a large, time-consuming investigation involving many violations, victims, and witnesses,â said Kevin Heck, Assistant Spe

January 23, 2017 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Office of Law Enforcement Annual Report Fiscal Year 2016

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement protects marine wildlife, sanctuaries and monuments, and critical habitat by enforcing domestic laws and international treaty obligations designed to ensure these natural resources are available for future generations. OLE actively seeks to promote compliance with the nation’s marine resource laws and takes measured enforcement action when these laws are violated.

October 01, 2016 - Other Reports ,

National

Law Enforcement Staff begin Port State Measures Training with U.S. Territories, then International Partners

In June the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) entered into force globally, marking a major milestone in the effort to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. To maximize the effectiveness of the PSMA, broad implementation is critical

August 12, 2016 - Feature Story ,

National

Federal Officers, Agents Working Hard to Identify, Prevent Incidents of Shark Finning, Illegal Shark Fishing

Humans are sharks biggest threat. Shark finning is a global issue, with some of the most expensive and sought-after shark fins coming from the shark species most at risk of going extinct. NOAA Fisheries is on the front line for combating and preventing illegal shark finning and fishing activities.

July 01, 2016 - Feature Story ,

National

Florida-Based Company Sentenced To Probation, $50,000 In Mislabeling Case

The interagency partnership between the Food and Drug Administration and the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement was critical in a recent open-and-shut mislabeling case. The case began in December 2012, when MKG Provisions, Inc. (MKG), a Miami-based seafood c

April 27, 2016 - Feature Story ,

Southeast

Ten-Day At Sea Joint Mission Successfully Tallies 20+ Violations

On March 10, 2016, two Alaska Wildlife Troopers, a public safety technician, and a NOAA Enforcement Officer got underway for a 10-day at-sea operation in the Aleutian chain, Alaska. The joint patrol mission was focused on conducting at-sea boarding's, as

April 09, 2016 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

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