Welcome to the Office of International Affairs
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Ross Sea - An Ecological Treasure
July 1: Nations to consider adoption of proposal to protect the Ross Sea, one of the most unique and biologically rich places on earth. Read More . . .
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Seafood Trade To Go Electronic
July 8: Trade programs for seafood will be going electronic - simplifying trade and helping to ensure only legally caught product enters the U.S. market. Read More . . .
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The Journey Of Atlantic Salmon
July 15: Research turns the spotlight on the ocean and its importance to the recovery and management of Atlantic salmon. Read More . . .
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Nautilus - A Living Marine Fossil
July 22: NOAA-funded research is helping us better understand nautilus; a mysterious creature that has been around for half a billion years. Read More . . .
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Fighting for Global Sustainable Fisheries
Sept 17: Pacific countries work together to promote sustainable fisheries and address illegal fishing in the Coral Triangle - a global epicenter of marine biodiversity. Read More . . .
More Stories
04/30/13 U.S.-Russia Cooperation on Fisheries
03/22/13 International Guidelines Target IUU Fishing
03/14/13 Sharks Win Protection At CITES
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
