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- Fighting for Global Sustainable Fisheries
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Sept. 17, 2013: Pacific countries work together to promote sustainable fisheries and address illegal fishing in the Coral Triangle – a global epicenter of marine biodiversity.
- Dolphin Mortality Events Prompt More Patrols
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September 9, 2013: Unusual mortality events of dolphins along the East Coast spur increased presence of enforcement officers.
- Beyond the Badge
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August 27, 2013: Learn how NOAA support staff assist officers and agents in the field.
- Hefty Penalties for 86,000 Pounds of Illegal Fluke
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August 19, 2013: Criminal charges have been levied against a New York fisherman for the illegal catch of more than 86,000 pounds of fluke.
- Right Whale, Right Rule
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August 15, 2013: Enforcement of ship strike reduction rule improves survival of right whales.
- OLE and OGC Kickoff Enforcement Month
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August, 12, 2013: NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement and Office of General Counsel Kickoff Enforcement Month 2013.
- Whale Watchers Need to Heed 100-Yard Rule
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June 18, 2013: Alaska charter vessel receives fine for coming too close to endangered humpback whales.
- Give seals their space
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June 10, 2013: Seal pup continues rehab in Maine after well-meaning citizens separate it from its mother.
- Charter halibut boats must have permits onboard
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June 3, 2013: An undercover operation by NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement results in a $15,000 fine.
- Enforcement actions protect fisheries
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May 13, 2013: American Seafoods Company and the owners and operators of the catcher/processors Ocean Rover and Northern Eagle have been charged for tampering with the equipment used for weighing Alaska pollock.
- Panels Shed Light on Seafood Mislabeling
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April 17, 2013: The Northeast Division of NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement teamed up with industry members and our federal partners in March to tell the public what we are doing to prevent mislabeled seafood from ending up on our plates.
- Keep distance from sick sea lions
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April 2, 2013: Members of the public should not try to assist sea lions on their own, but leave rescues to professionals authorized by NOAA Fisheries. Picking up marine mammals is illegal under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- Helping fishermen and lobstermen coexist
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March 21, 2013: NOAA, enforcement partners and lobstermen's association team up to address gear conflicts.
- A Global Perspective on Tackling Illegal Fishing
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Feb 11, 2013: Find out how NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement works internationally to protect fishermen and shared fishery resources...
- Enforcement Officer Bob Yerena Receives Award
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Feb 5, 2013: NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement Director Bruce Buckson (left) and Acting Deputy Director Tracy Dunn (right) congratulate Enforcement Officer Bob Yerena on receiving the NOAA Administrator’s Award on Nov. 16.
- Ocean CSI: NOAA’S Forensic Analysts in Action
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Dec 14, 2012: Learn how NOAA's forensic analysts use science to combat seafood fraud, protecting our seafood supply and defending protected species.
- NOAA Special Agent Receives Highest Service Award
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Dec 12, 2012: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has presented its highest honor—the Bob Mace Distinguished Service Award—to NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement Alaska Division Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Kenneth Hansen.
