About Us - NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat. We provide vital services for the nation: productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources.
Welcome to NOAA | NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries—the trusted government authority on the science and management of fish, other marine life, and their habitats.
Contact Us - NOAA Fisheries
Contact information for our national program offices, regional offices, science centers, and media inquiries.
West Coast | NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, and Southwest Fisheries Science Center work together to apply the latest science to sustainably manage the rich marine resources of the region for generations to come.
Northwest Fisheries Science Center | NOAA Fisheries
We work with our NOAA Fisheries counterpart, the West Coast Region, to: Manage more than 90 commercially important fish species. Recover more than 30 threatened and endangered fish and marine mammal species. Identify and mitigate coastal and ocean health risks.
New England/Mid-Atlantic | NOAA Fisheries
We are dedicated to research and management to conserve, protect, and rebuild endangered and threatened marine and anadromous species in rivers, bays, estuaries, and marine waters of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Southeast | NOAA Fisheries
Learn about NOAA Fisheries' work in the southeastern United States, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.
Permits: Fishing Seafood | NOAA Fisheries
Find information on directed and incidental take permits and authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act.
Regions - NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries has five regional offices around the United States and U.S. territories.
Southeast Regional Office - NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Southeast Region covers nearly 20,000 miles of tidal coastline throughout the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean.