Population assessments are critical for measuring the health and abundance of fish, marine mammals, and endangered and threatened species.| NOAA
NOAA Fisheries enforces more than 40 laws, along with international treaties, designed to protect marine life and their habitat.| NOAA
NOAA Fisheries consults with federal agencies and federally recognized tribes on activities that might impact protected species and important marine habitats.| NOAA
Apply for or renew a federal permit and learn about reporting requirements.| NOAA
Learn about the laws and policies that govern our work including the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and NEPA.| NOAA