There are six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more about sea turtles and the work of NOAA Fisheries and partners to protect and conserve these animals.| NOAA
Learn about NOAA Fisheries' work in the southeastern United States, Gulf of America, and Caribbean Sea.| NOAA
Learn about NOAA Fisheries' work in American Samoa, Guam, Hawaiʻi, the Northern Mariana Islands, and other U.S. Pacific Islands.| NOAA
Atlantic sturgeon live in rivers and coastal waters from Maine to Florida. Hatched in freshwater rivers, Atlantic sturgeon head to sea as juveniles and return to their birthplace to spawn, or lay eggs, as adults. Learn more about Atlantic sturgeon.| NOAA
The North Atlantic right whale is one of the world’s most endangered large whale species. Learn more about North Atlantic right whales and NOAA Fisheries' work to protect and conserve the species.| NOAA
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.| NOAA