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NOAA Fisheries Service is an agency of the * Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), within the Department of commerce. | Conserving and Managing our Nation's Resources Our oceans and coasts are among the most productive and beautiful in the world — more than half of America's population lives within 50 miles of our shorelines. Through effective conservation and management, the nation's living marine resources provide significant social and economic benefits. Annually, commercial and recreational fisheries harvest billions of pounds of fresh, healthy seafood and generate billions of dollars to the nation's economy. In fact, the sale of domestically caught fish and shellfish by the commercial fishing industry was approximately $4.0 billion, making the U.S. the fifth- largest producer of seafood in the world. By producing and marketing a variety of fishery products for domestic and foreign markets, the commercial marine fishing industry contributed $35.1 billion (in value added) to the U.S. Gross National Product (GNP). Likewise, recreational fishing activities contribute almost an equal amount to the nation's GNP - - -º- NOAA Fisheries Service is the federal agency responsible for the stewardship of the nation's living marine resources and their habitat within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. Around the world, from the North to South Pole, along the coast and in the open ocean, our scientists and resource managers work to ensure the conservation, protection, and management of living marine resources and their habitats for long-term sustainable use by current and future generations. Implementing Management Regulations NOAA Fisheries Service's science and management is guided by more than 100 federal laws that were established to ensure our marine resources are properly managed and conserved through regulations and enforcement activities. The primary laws that govern these resources are the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Under these laws, NOAA Fisheries Service promotes sustainable fisheries and prevents lost economic potential associated with overfishing by limiting the total harvest in every fishery though the establishment of annual catch limits. We are committed to securing America's future seafood supply by keeping American fishermen working through well-managed wild fish stocks. NOAA Fisheries Service establishes dOmeStic catch limits to end overfishing NOAA Fisheries Service protects and restores habitat eSSential for healthy ecosystems Modernizing Recreational Data Collection NOAA Fisheries Service recognizes the value of recreational fisheries to the U.S. economy and its contributions to outdoor family activities. Our scientists and managers are collaborating with partners in the recreational fishing industry to design a new data collection program for our nation's marine recreational fisheries. Complementing Wild Stocks with Aquaculture NOAA Fisheries Service is at the forefront of a national initiative to increase the production of seafood through aquaculture. Sustainable aquaculture can help meet rising seafood demand, reduce dependence on imports, support new jobs and businesses in U.S. coastal communities, increase regional food supply and security, and help restore depleted commercial and recreational marine species. Protecting Marine Mammals and Endangered Species NOAA Fisheries Service protects marine mammals and threatened and endangered species under its jurisdiction, including whales, dolphins, invertebrates, sea lions, sea turtles, seabirds, acropora corals, and several species of salmon and sturgeon. Many of these species are affected by fishing, habitat degradation, poor water quality, and other human impacts as well as environmental changes. Several innovative programs — recovery and restoration activities, ship strike strategies, stranding networks, and rehabilitation efforts — are contributing to the recovery of species to healthy population levels. Achieving World-Class Science NOAA Fisheries Service provides world-class science that continues to improve with robust scientific peer reviews and the continued development of an ecosystem approach to managing our nation's marine resources. We conduct cooperative marine research with a number of federal and state agencies, universities, fishermen, and others to help develop sound fishery management measures. Working Globally Toward Healthy and Productive Oceans NOAA Fisheries Service takes a leadership role in numerous international fishery management and science organizations. We are an active member of the International Whaling Commission and the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. We have strong domestic programs that give us a platform and the credibility to engage and persuade other countries to take a stronger conservation approach to fisheries management to end overfishing throughout the world's oceans. In addition, we lead efforts to curtail illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing throughout the world. Maintaining and Restoring Healthy Ecosystems NOAA Fisheries Service continues to protect and restore habitat essential for healthy ecosystems and productive, sustainable fisheries. Coastal habitats, such as estuaries and reefs, provide food and shelter for marine life during important stages of their life cycles. Scientists and managers observe threats to these fragile ecosystems by monitoring development, water, and sediment contamination and other natural and human-caused activities. The agency maintains the health of marine ecosystems by leading research, reviewing coastal development, and recommending measures to offset impacts. Embracing Partnerships NOAA Fisheries Service scientists and managers balance competing interests and work collaboratively with partners, constituents, and stakeholders to develop management strategies that rebuild and maintain our marine resources at sustainable levels. Our partners include the nation's eight fishery management councils, state government agencies, regional fisheries commissions, commercial and recreational fishing industries, environmental organizations, tribal entities, and others. These partners provide advice and guidance on conservation and management of the nation's marine resources. NOAA Fisheries Service helps countries take a stronger conservation approach to fisheries NOAA Fisheries Service Pacific Islands Regiºn . . . . . - ". | " ","...º. The Pacific Islands Regional Office and the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center integrate policy and management expertise with Cutting-edge scientific research to provide Conservation and management of domestic and international marine resources. The Pacific Islands Region is the largest geographic area within NOAA Fisheries Service jurisdiction, with a U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of more than 1.7 million square nautical miles of Ocean. That's roughly equal to the total EEZ area of the continental U.S. and Alaska Combined. The region is bounded by the Hawaiian Archipelago to the north, American Samoa and U.S. possessions to the SOuth, and the Marianas Archipelago to the West, and includes the mid-Pacific high-seas areas. We protect Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles, prevent overfishing, and co-manage the Pacific Island marine national monuments and other Coral reef ecosystems. We collaborate with the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, the State ºf Other U.S. Pacific Island 90V8ſillº" -" - NOAA Fisheries Service Pacific Islands Regiºn - - º ". . . . . . , , , , , tº * * it The Pacific Islands Regional Office and the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center integrate policy and management expertise with Cutting-edge scientific research to provide Conservation and management of domestic and international marine resources. The Pacific Islands Region is the largest geographic area within NOAA Fisheries Service jurisdiction, with a U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of more than 1.7 million square nautical miles of Ocean. That's roughly equal to the total EEZ area of the continental U.S. and Alaska combined. The region is bounded by the Hawaiian Archipelago to the north, American Samoa and U.S. possessions to the South, and the Marianas Archipelago to the West, and includes the mid-Pacific high-seas areas. We protect Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles, prevent overfishing, and co-manage the Pacific Island marine national monuments and other Coral reef ecosystems. We collaborate with the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, the State of Hawaii and other U.S. Pacific Island governments, the University of Hawaii, and numerous Other agencies and Organizations. Science It takes a lot of science to protect and manage our region's coastal and ocean resources. At the Science Center, we are building on the 50-year legacy of our predecessor, the Honolulu Laboratory, while reaching out to meet today's new challenges using state-of-the-art techniques. at Mo º º & * ſ º &º &- - - - - -o &- - º º N ºnºsºrorcº U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Sustainable Fisheries We are committed to maintaining healthy fish stocks for commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing. Research to assess bottomfish populations in the Hawaiian Archipelago is a high priority. Fisheries observers contribute valuable information to the understanding of commercial fisheries impacts on protected species. Protected Resources We are engaged in the recovery of a number of protected species, notably the critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal and Pacific sea turtle populations. A cetacean research program has been established to respond to questions surrounding the impact of humans and tourism on populations of whales and dolphins. Habitat Conservation Coordinated efforts are needed to understand the dynamics of habitat-ecosystem-resource linkages and protect marine habitats in the region. Multidisciplinary ecosystem-based monitoring and research is conducted to preserve and, where needed, restore critical marine habitat and remove marine debris. Collaboration with the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation program and a wide range of Pacific Island partners is critically important for our SUICCCSS. International Our stock assessments of tunas, billfishes, and other pelagic fishes in the central and western Pacific provide the scientific advice needed for domestic and international fisheries management. Leadership is provided in international science and management bodies including the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Pacific Islands Regional Office Pacific Islands Fisheries 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110 Science Center Honolulu, HI 96814 2570 Dole Street http://www.fpir.noaa.gov Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 944-2200 http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov (808) 983-5360 NOAA Fisheries Service The Northwest Regional Office and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center Work to manage, Conserve, and restore living marine resources and their habitats. Areas of interest are primarily Off the Coasts of Washington and Oregon and in rivers and streams in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho where anadromous species, such as salmon, exist. The northeast Pacific Ocean is home to an amazing array of animals and habitats that are Critical to Supporting eCOnomic prosperity, public health, and quality of life in the region. The Regional Office is responsible for protecting these resources under a number of federal laws, while the Science Center provides critical scientific information to assist managers in making sound decisions. Together, we provide an integrated approach to building sustainable fisheries, protecting and recovering key Species, and Sustaining healthy eCOSystems. To achieve these goals, we collaborate with many agencies and Organizations, including the Pacific Fishery Management Council, and are involved in number of key regional initiatives, such as the Puget Sound Partnership and the West Coast Governors Agreement On Ocean Health. Science Our scientists carry out state-of-the-art research to inform management actions, such as conducting resource and habitat surveys to determine the abundance and health of various groundfish species and undertaking studies of ocean conditions to better forecast the status of fish populations. oatmose rº & º E NT o º co # º§º º s & o ºw U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Sustainable Fisheries Our managers ensure that fisheries in the region are maintained at productive levels and rebuild fish species designated as overfished. For example, we work with the Pacific Fishery Management Council to manage the West Coast Groundfish fishery, which includes over 90 species from Mexico to Canada. Protected Resources We strive to protect and recover fish and marine mammals listed under the Endangered Species Act. Recovery planning for 18 salmon populations and southern resident killer whales is currently underway, with several recovery plans already completed. Activities include consulting with federal agencies on proposed actions that may affect listed species, evaluating the effectiveness of restoration actions, and conducting analyses to understand the structure, viability, and threats to these populations. Habitat Conservation Our managers and scientists work to understand and protect critical habitats in the region. For example, scientists are investigating the effects of climate change on salmon and groundfish survival and productivity, and assessing exposure and effects of toxic compounds on fish health. Our scientists are also investigating the source, transport, and fate of toxins and pathogens in seafood under changing ocean conditions to develop early warning systems that better predict where outbreaks may occur. International In addition to strong regional efforts, the region supports important international activities such as the International Whaling Commission, Pacific Salmon Commission, North Pacific Marine Science Organization, and the U.S.-Canada Treaty on Pacific Hake. Northwest Regional Office Northwest Fisheries 7600 Sand Point Way NE Science Center Seattle, WA 98115 2725 Montlake Blvd E. http://www.nwr.noaa.gov Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 526-6150 http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov (206) 860-3200 NOAA Fisheries Service utheast Region The Southeast Regional Office and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center Conserve, manage, and research a diverse and Valuable array of marine resources within federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and U.S. Caribbean. Trends in Coastal development, fishing pressure, and the impact of natural disturbances on fragile and degraded estuarine, Wetland, Coastal, and marine eCOSystems, present major challenges to this region. From protecting the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale to developing new fishing technologies to reduce the incidental catch of non-target species, the efforts are supported by field offices and laboratories from North Carolina to Texas and in the U.S. Caribbean. We work closely with the South Atlantic, Gulf, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions. Additionally, we support numerous regional partnerships including the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, formed by the five Gulf Coast states in 2004 to promote increased collaboration in developing and maintaining healthy and resilient coastal communities. Science Our scientists conduct research to conserve and restore estuaries, wetlands, coral reefs, and habitats essential to the survival of regional marine resources. They also play an important role in assessing ecosystem and fishery impacts from hurricanes and other natural hazards. U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Sustainable Fisheries - We manage hundreds of fish and invertebrate species, such as mahi-mahi and shrimp. These species support over 100,000 commercial fishermen and others employed in related industries, as well as more than 7.4 million recreational anglers. We also conduct fishery stock assessments and provide scientific advice to support domestic and international fishery management, as well as develop new engineering technologies to improve operating efficiencies of commercial fishing gears. Protected Resources More than one-half of the marine mammals under NOAA Fisheries Service's jurisdiction occur in the Southeast Region, as well as numerous threatened or endangered species, including several species of whales, sea turtles and sturgeon, the smalltooth sawfish, Johnson's seagrass, and two important reef-building coral species. Our managers and scientists work together to provide protection as well as rehabilitation of protected resources, such as bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and others. Habitat Conservation We consult on thousands of coastal development projects and other activities with the potential to affect critically important marine habitat, ranging from estuarine marshes to deep-water corals. International In addition to strong regional and national efforts, the region supports important international activities such as the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. We also work with other nations to reduce incidental take of sea turtles in commercial fishing gear. Southeast Regional Office Southeast Fisheries 263 13th Avenue South Science Center St. Petersburg, FL 33701 75 Virginia Beach Drive http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov Miami, FL 33149 (727) 824–5301 http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov (305) 361-4294 NOAA Fisheries Service Northeast Region The Northeast Regional Office and the Northeast Fisheries Science Center manage and study living marine resources and their habitats Over approximately 100,000 Square miles of the northWest Atlantic. The region encompasses the temperate but structurally complex large marine ecosystem found from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras. It is characterized by marked temperature and Climate Changes, Winds, river runoff, estuarine exchanges, tides, and Circulation regimes. It provides nursery and feeding grounds for a diversity of sea life. Our primary responsibilities are for fishery resources, protected Species such as marine mammals, and Ocean habitats. We manage Commercial and recreational marine fisheries, working with the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Science NOAA Fisheries Service began in the Northeast in 1871. The Science Center has been headquartered in Woods Hole since then, and has research facilities in Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Our science program is multidisciplinary and focused on developing ecosystem-level knowledge, sustainable aquaculture, and a better understanding of human influences on ocean environments. U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Sustainable Fisheries - The region is home to the nation's oldest fishing ports and some of its most valuable commercial fisheries. We use ecosystem- based strategies to manage 18 fisheries, end overfishing, rebuild depleted fish stocks, and support profitable fishing businesses. Protected Resources Our managers work with government, industry, environmental, and other groups to protect marine mammals from any harm caused by human activities. The region is home to 22 protected marine mammal species, 6 endangered whale species, 2 endangered fish species, and 4 endangered or threatened sea turtle species. Habitat Conservation We strive to protect, conserve, and restore habitats of living marine resources in the region, which has diverse and conflicting resource uses and needs. Our managers review hundreds of projects proposed annually for nearshore areas, advising on their habitat effects. International The region is active in policy and research organizations concerned with shared ocean resources around the North Atlantic rim. We participate in international organizations such as the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization, the International Whaling Commission, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization, and the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. Northeast Regional Office Northeast Fisheries Science Center 55 Great Republic Drive 166 Water Street Gloucester, MA 01930 Woods Hole, MA 02543 http://www.nero.noaa.gov http://www.neſsc.noaa.gov (978) 281-9300 (508) 495–2000 NOAA Fisheries Service Headquarters NOAA Fisheries Service is responsible for the management, Conservation, and protection of living marine resources within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. Headquarters staff work closely with six regional Offices and Science Centers, and with Scientists and managers throughout the nation to Conduct research On marine ecosystems and develop effective management strategies. The Office of Sustainable Fisheries works with the regions, fishery management councils, and commissions to develop and implement management regulations to end overfishing and rebuild and maintain sustainable fisheries. The Office of Protected Resources conserves, protects, and recovers threatened and endangered marine species under the authority of the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The Office of Habitat Conservation conducts national, regional, and community-based activities to protect and restore habitat vital for healthy ecosystems and sustainable fisheries. The Office promotes environmental stewardship and supports sound management of coastal and marine resources. ATMOSB sº ſ | U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service The Office of Science and Technology provides information and statistics, status assessments for living marine resources and their habitats, and strategic research aimed at satisfying the near-term and long-range scientific goals of the agency for the sustainable use of living marine resources. The Office for Law Enforcement provides enforcement coverage for federally managed waters through cooperative agreements with the states and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Office of International Affairs helps provide worldwide stewardship of living marine resources and their ecosystems through leadership and participation in international treaty and regional fishery management organizations. The Office of Management and Budget provides advice, support, and guidance to NOAA Fisheries Service leadership through budget formulation and execution, strategic planning, performance management, facility management, and human resource management. The Office of the Chief Information Officer provides information technology, security management, infrastructure management, customer support services, and database development for mission activities. The Office for Equal Employment Opportunities (EE0) and Diversity encourages and supports both affirmative employment and diversity and ensures compliance with federal EEO Program requirements. The Aquaculture Program integrates and coordinates the agency's aquaculture policies and research to foster domestic marine aquaculture production to meet the growing demand for safe, healthy seafood. The Seafood Inspection Program offers a variety offee-based professional inspection services to ensure the safety and quality of seafood in support of domestic import and export activities. NOAA Fisheries Service Headquarters 1315 East West Highway Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (301) 713–2379 NOAA Fisheries Service Alaska Region The Alaska Regional Office and the Alaska Fisheries Science Center support the management of one of the most productive and healthy marine regions in the World, from the Arctic ecosystem of the northern Coast to the more temperate region of Southeast Alaska. We WOrk Closely with the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, as well as with Alaska Native, non-profit, fishing industry, and international Organizations, universities, and independent research institutes. Science Our scientists focus on assessing groundfish as well as crab and marine mammal stocks, consistent with an ecosystem approach to management. We collect and analyze socio-economic information on Alaska fisheries and monitor commercial groundfish fishery catch and bycatch to support sustainable fisheries management. In addition, we operate the largest fisheries observer program in the U.S., collecting accurate and timely scientific and management information on fish harvests to help prevent overfishing. Sustainable Fisheries Our regional managers provide guidance to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and other management agencies on the implementation and monitoring of fishery management U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service T- measures, and draft National Environmental Policy Act and other analytical documents to support management decisions. Our fisheries are among the best-managed in the world. Protected Resources Our managers are responsible for the development and management of conservation programs for all but three species of marine mammals found in Alaska, and for providing regional policy guidance on marine mammal and other protected species issues. We conduct management and scientific research on living marine resources in waters off Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California. Our areas of focus include the recovery and management of endangered and protected species and the co-management of marine mammal species with Alaska Native groupS. Habitat Conservation In coordination with industries, stakeholder groups, government agencies, and private citizens, our managers work to avoid, minimize, or offset the adverse effects of human activities on essential fish habitat and living marine resources in Alaska. Our research, focused on ecosystem-based management and the impact of climate change on the marine ecosystems of Alaska, emphasizes entire ecosystems by looking at the interaction of fish populations, fisheries, protected resources, predator-prey relationships, and the environment. International The region participates in a range of collaborative management and research activities with foreign nations and international groups. These groups include the International Pacific Halibut Commission, International Whaling Commission, North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission, North Pacific Marine Science Organization, International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, and Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Pollock Resources in the Central Bering Sea. Alaska Regional Office Alaska Fisheries Science Center 709 W. Ninth Street 7600 Sand Point Way N.E. Juneau, AK 998.02 Seattle, WA 981.15-0070 http://www.fakr.noaa.gov/ http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/ (907) 586–7221 (206) 526-4000 NOAA Fisheries Service Southwest Region The Southwest Regional Office and the Southwest Fisheries Science Center integrate policy expertise and cutting-edge Scientific research in Some of the World's most diverse and productive habitats along California's 1,100 miles of Coastline, in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, and in the Southern Ocean Off Antarctica. We Work Closely with the Pacific Fishery Management Council, the State of California, Commercial and recreational fishing Organizations, universities, and international Organizations. Responsibilities include maintaining healthy fish stocks for Commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing; Conserving and recovering populations of protected Species; restoring marine habitat, and COOrdinating With domestic and international Organizations to implement and monitor fishery agreements and treaties. Science Our scientists conduct some of the world's largest, long-term ecosystem-based surveys and provide evaluations and assessments of the region's marine and anadromous fish, marine mammal, marine turtle, seabird, and invertebrate populations. We also conduct research on the impacts of environmental variability and climate change and on fishery and conservation socio-economics. Our scientists are leaders in the development of acoustic and optical survey technologies, molecular ecology, and the design of management paradigms. Terabytes of oceanographic and environmental products are provided daily to the public via the Internet. oanwose, gº & º º | U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Sustainable Fisheries We provide scientific advice and regulatory expertise and authority for the management of coastal pelagic species and highly migratory fishes, and coordinate aquaculture and Marine Protected Area issues. Our managers participate with the Pacific Fishery Management Council, negotiate international fishery agreements in consultation with the U.S. Department of State, manage the nation’s “dolphin- safe” labeling program and the region's fishery observer program, and issue permits for coastal pelagic and highly migratory fish species. Protected Resources Our managers administer conservation and management programs for species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and for marine mammals within the region and in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Activities include the management of the marine mammal and turtle stranding network; technical assistance and formal consultation with federal agencies; ESA status reviews; and collaboration with state and local governments to develop and implement recovery plans for listed species, including California salmon, steelhead, green sturgeon, abalone, marine mammals, and marine turtles. Habitat Conservation We review and evaluate human impacts within the region on marine, estuarine, and anadromous fishery resources and their habitats. In addition, we conserve and restore coastal estuarine and riparian habitats, conduct interagency coordination, and provide mitigation recommendations. - International We collaborate in international research and provide scientific advice in support of international treaties, commissions, and conventions, such as the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species, Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, International Whaling Commission, and International Dolphin Conservation Program Act. Southwest Regional Office Southwest Fisheries 501 West Ocean Blvd. Science Center Long Beach, CA 90802 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive http://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov La Jolla, CA 92037 (562) 980-4001 http://swfsc.noaa.gov (858) 546-7000 We Value your interest, questions, and Comments. Please feel free to Contact US. www.mmfs.noaa.gov Partnerships & Communications (301) 713-2379 NOAA Fisheries Service 1315 East West Highway SSMC3, F/SF8 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 UNIVERSITY OF MICH|GAN |||||||||| 3 9015 08543 4135