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Living Marine Stewardship Welcome to NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries Service). NOAA Fisheries Service is dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems. As a steward, NOAA Fisheries Service conserves, protects, and manages living marine resources in a way that ensures their continuation as functioning components of marine ecosystems, affords economic opportunities, and enhances the quality of life for the American public. About Us   Sustaining Fisheries   Protecting Marine Species   Conserving Marine Habitat   Science & Technology   Management & Budget   EEO & Diversity   Information Technology   Law Enforcement   Features Hot Topics FishNews Aquaculture Bycatch Constituent Services Grants International Interests Permits Reauthorizing the Magnuson-Stevens Act Regulations Seafood & Health Strandings Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards Independent Studies Affirm Seafood is Healthy Food Choice for Americans Two new studies help consumers maximize health benefits of seafood while minimizing exposure to any environmental contaminants. >> read more 2005 NOAA Fisheries Business Report Available Highlights include hurricane damage and assessment efforts following the devastating effects of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. >> read report >> More Announcements   International Commission to consider new management measures for Atlantic tunas, swordfish and billfish. Series of Protected Species Workshops scheduled through December. Participation mandatory for several gear types. >> Read FishNews >> Subscribe to FishNews   Questions? Comments? News Briefs Bill's Corner Send us an e-mail for a prompt response. U.S., 24 Other Countries, and European Commission Protest Iceland’s Return To Whaling The protest was delivered to Iceland 's government, urging it to reconsider its decision to start commercial whaling and halt ongoing whaling operations. “We're extremely disappointed that Iceland has decided to resume commercial whaling in spite of the international ban and absent any agreed upon management system. Its actions undermine the proper functioning of the International Whaling Commission,” said Dr. Bill Hogarth, U.S. Commissioner to the IWC. >> read more >> Visit the News Room “We have great news for Americans: two independent studies conclude that fish and shellfish are safe and nutritious, and people should eat a variety of species as part of a heart-healthy diet. One of the studies was commissioned by NOAA Fisheries Service, the other is from the Harvard School of Public Health.” - Bill Hogarth Assistant Administrator for Fisheries >> Enter Bill's Corner

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