Learn how NOAA Fisheries' Marine Recreational Information Program works with recreational fishing data to help scientists, managers, and the fishing community.| NOAA
Find information about our partners in resource management and protection. These include Regional Fishery Management Councils, State Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Non-Government Organizations.| NOAA
Fish and other marine species depend on their habitat to survive and reproduce. NOAA Fisheries works to identify and protect essential fish habitat.| NOAA
A consultation with NOAA Fisheries is required whenever a federal agency, including the military, works in an area that will affect essential fish habitat. Together, the agency and NOAA determine how best to conduct coastal development while supporting fish habitat and minimizing or avoiding environmental damage.| NOAA
Bycatch—marine animals caught incidentally while fishing for another species—is a complex issue. Minimizing bycatch is vital for sustainable fisheries and protecting marine life.| NOAA