National Marine Fisheries Service

The Coast Guard’s Looming Challenges

The Coast Guard’s Looming Challenges

New maritime risks necessitate further strategic review of the Coast Guard’s legal authority and mission support capabilities.

Charting a Course Toward Offshore Aquaculture

Charting a Course Toward Offshore Aquaculture

A CRS report finds that offshore aquaculture can spur economic growth if permitting reform takes place.

Flawed Rules Ensnare Marine Mammals

Flawed Rules Ensnare Marine Mammals

Scholar identifies pitfalls of marine mammal protections and pushes for coordinated global standards.

Regulating Alaska’s Salmon

Regulating Alaska’s Salmon

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game monitors effect of hatchery salmon on wild stocks.

Is One of the World’s Most Popular Fish Endangered?

Is One of the World’s Most Popular Fish Endangered?

Agency must determine whether Pacific bluefin tuna should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.