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Scientists filmed wild animals in the deep sea in 2023, including a sprawling octopus colony, a fish swimming at 27,000 feet down, and a colossal phantom jellyfish.

The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would be a tribal-led effort that would protect more than 7,500 square miles on and offshore.

Members of Congress sent a letter seeking accountability for the fishery council's "transgressions."

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A NOAA workshop on the proposed national marine sanctuary is being held over the next two days, starting today, and ending on Wednesday, Sept.13.

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A public forum on the proposed designation of a national marine sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council Executive Director Kitty Simonds is criticizing the contradiction between NOAA’s proposed

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation recently gave its prestigious 2023 Leadership Award to Case, who continues the fight for ocean-based climate solutions, sustainable climate ready fisheries management and international cooperation and coordination in saving the world’s oceans.

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Day two of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council meeting, hosted by American Samoa this week, allowed members of the public to speak on

An ROV launched from the E/V Nautilus captured the sight of a beautiful orange Dumbo octopus at 1400 meters (4593 feet) deep.

NOAA will review the comments and begin developing a draft management plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pacific Remote Islands national marine sanctuary.