Welcome to the Office of International Affairs
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U.S. Identifies Nations for IUU Fishing
Jan 11: The United States will soon begin consultations with 10 nations to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and stem the bycatch of protected species. Read More . . .
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Sharks Win Protection at CITES
Mar 14: Countries voted to increase protection for five commercially-exploited species of sharks and manta rays. Photo Credit: Brian Skerry. Read More . . .
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International Guidelines Target IUU Fishing
Mar 22: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations adopts guidelines aimed at combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Read More . . .
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U.S.-Russia Cooperation on Fisheries
Apr 30: NOAA and the Federal Agency for Fisheries of the Russian Federation sign Statement on Enhanced Fisheries Cooperation. Read More . . .
More Stories
11/19/12 ICCAT Adopts Key Conservation Measures
11/13/12 U.S. and Morocco Shake Hands
11/08/12 Swordfish - A Sustainable Seafood Choice
11/01/12 Working Together to End IUU Fishing
08/15/12 Sawfish - Cousins of the Shark
Fish swim beyond national boundaries. We work to promote international cooperation to achieve effective and responsible marine stewardship and ensure sustainable fisheries management. Read more...
Announcements and Reports
03/12/13: Leveling the Playing Field: NOAA's Priorities to Combat IUU Fishing in 2013
01/11/13: 2013 Biennial Report to Congress Identifying Nations for IUU Fishing
- Report Highlights
- Link to Full Report (PDF)
10/22/12: NOAA Fisheries International Marine Mammal Action Plan
6/1/12: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2012; Full Report 
3/16/12: NOAA Fisheries Implementation Plan of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
3/6/12: Report to Congress on U.S. Actions Taken on Foreign Large-Scale High Seas Driftnet Fishing
