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Welcome to the Office of Science and Technology 

The Office of Science and Technology is part of the National Marine Fisheries Service (abbreviated “NMFS” and informally known as “NOAA Fisheries”).  The Office advocates and ensures the sound scientific basis for NOAA Fisheries science programs and resource conservation and management decisions.

  • MRIP is the new way that NOAA Fisheries is collecting and reporting recreational fishing catch and effort data. Read More....

  • Cooperative research is the partnering of the fishing industry, fishermen and other stakeholders Read More....

  • Within the Office of Science and Technology, Ecosystems are a focal point for science issues related to NMFS science Read More....

Cross-cutting Topics

Ships & Aircrafts
International
Stategic Planning
Quality Assurance
Climate
Advanced Technology
Ocean Observations

Quality Assurance
Climate
Advanced Technology
NMFS Ecosystem Science Team
Fisheries Information System

Publications

Fisheries of the U.S.
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Scientific Publications Office