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Foreign Species

Under the Endangered Species Act, NOAA Fisheries must list threatened and endangered marine species regardless of where they are found.
National

Weekly Highlights - September 18, 2017

Read about this week's enforcement actions from around the country.
National

Why is Natural Infrastructure Important?

A new study shows conserving and restoring coastal reefs, wetlands, and mangroves can save hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.
September 15, 2017 - Feature Story ,
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Shallow Coral Reef Habitat

Coral reefs are underwater structures built by tiny sea animals. Their beautiful shapes and colors are a magnet for divers. They also provide an excellent home for thousands of marine creatures, including fish we love to eat.
Pacific Islands
Southeast
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Oyster Reef Habitat

Oysters live in salty or brackish coastal waters, clustering on older shells, rock, piers, or any hard, submerged surface. They fuse together as they grow, forming rock-like reefs that provide habitat for other marine animals and plants.
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Recreational Fishing Coordinators

Connect with a NOAA Fisheries recreational fishing representative in your region. These coordinators work closely with regional community leaders to develop and implement the regional recreational fishing action agendas.

Contact Directory List

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Russell Dunn

Senior Advisor for Recreational Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries Directorate
Office: (727) 551-5740
Email: russell.dunn@noaa.gov
National

Tim Sartwell

Office of Management and Budget
Office: (301) 452-6588
Email: tim.sartwell@noaa.gov
National

Brad McHale

Information, Reporting, and Monitoring Branch Chief
Office of Sustainable Fisheries
Office: (978) 281-9260
Email: brad.mchale@noaa.gov
Fax: (978) 281-9260
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Cliff Hutt

HMS Recreational Coordinator
Office of Sustainable Fisheries
Office: (301) 427-8503
Email: cliff.hutt@noaa.gov
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Moira Kelly

Acting Assistant Regional Administrator
Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
Office: (978) 281-9218
Email: moira.kelly@noaa.gov
Fax: (978) 281-9207
Alaska

Kurt Iverson

Fishery Management Specialist
Alaska Regional Office
Office: (907) 586-7210
Email: kurt.iverson@noaa.gov
Alaska

Scott Vulstek

Research Fisheries Biologist
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Office: (907) 789-6096
Email: scott.vulstek@noaa.gov
Pacific Islands

Keith Kamikawa

Fishery Management Specialist
Pacific Islands Regional Office
Office: (808) 725-5177
Email: keith.kamikawa@noaa.gov
Pacific Islands

Hongguang Ma, PhD

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Statistician
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Office: (808) 725-5663
Email: hongguang.ma@noaa.gov
Southeast

Sean Meehan

Recreational Fisheries Coordinator
Southeast Regional Office
Office: 727-824-5330
Cell: 727-385-5202
Email: sean.meehan@noaa.gov
Southeast

Ken Brennan

Branch Chief
Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Office: (252) 728-8618
Email: kenneth.brennan@noaa.gov
West Coast

James Hilger, Ph.D.

Southwest Regional Recreational Fishing Coordinator
Southwest Fisheries Science Center
Office: (858) 546-7140
Email: james.hilger@noaa.gov
West Coast

Leif Anderson, Ph.D.

Economic and Social Science Research Program Manager
Northwest Fisheries Science Center
Office: (206) 302-2403
Email: leif.anderson@noaa.gov
West Coast

Daniel Studt

Recreational Fisheries Coordinator
West Coast Regional Office
Office: (562) 980-4073
Email: daniel.studt@noaa.gov

Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad.
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Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Members

Biographies of the members of MAFAC
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Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Charter

MAFAC’s charter must be renewed every 2 years from the date of the last renewal. The current charter was signed April 9, 2024, and is operational through April 9, 2026.
National

Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultations

Information related to biological opinions detailing how federal agencies’ actions may affect ESA-listed species and critical habitat.
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