How Do I?
- Register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry?
- Find recreational fishing regulations?
- Report a marine mammal or sea turtle stranding?
- Apply for a fishing permit?
- Import/export fishery products?
- Find a Volunteer coastal restoration effort near me?
- Find a catch and landing information for commercial and recreational fisheries?
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Ocean Acidification: A Scientist's Perspective
Sept 26: How does more acidic seawater threaten the health of our oceans and the economics of our coastal communities? Learn more about the impacts of ocean acidification from a NOAA scientist. Read More . . .
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Through the Eyes of Killer Whales
Oct 1: This fall, thousands of students will experience how killer whales feed, communicate, and travel the waterways they call home through the interactive Killer Whale Tales Program. Read More . . .
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Coral "Hotspots" Discovered Off Northeast Coast
Oct 1: NOAA researchers explored deepwater canyons off the northeastern U.S. in search of deep-sea corals and sponges and found coral “hotspots” that likely serve as important habitat for a variety of fish species and other marine life. Read More . . .
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Getting to the Bottom of Marine Mammal Crimes
Oct 3: Special agents and enforcement officers with NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement investigate crimes against marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. Read More . . .
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Aerial Drones Give Scientists a New Perspective
Oct 3: What will help launch a whole new era of marine mammal research? Aerial drones help biologist Wayne Perryman and other NOAA scientists study animals and ecosystems in a whole new way. Read More . . .
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Latest News
- 09/28/2012
- NOAA Finds Federal Protection of Northeastern Pacific Ocean Great White Sharks May Be Warranted
- 09/19/2012
- U.S. seafood landings reach 17-year high in 2011
- 09/13/2012
- Secretary of Commerce declares disaster in Northeast Groundfish Fishery
- 09/13/2012
- Secretary of Commerce declares disaster for Alaska King Salmon
- 09/13/2012
- NOAA announces appointment to Western Pacific Fishery Management Council
- 09/05/2012
- Military vets to help rebuild northern California fisheries
- 08/23/2012
- Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries Propose to Simplify Review Process for Critical Habitat Proposals under the Endangered Species Act
- 08/01/2012
- NOAA to conduct status review of green turtles, consider management of Hawaii turtles as distinct population segment
- 07/06/2012
- United States leads on whale conservation
- 07/05/2012
- NOAA predicts above-average season for commercial harvest of brown shrimp in western Gulf of Mexico
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