Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO)

PIRO is responsible for management of coral reef fisheries in Federal waters of Hawai'i and the Central & Western Pacific, as well as essential fish habitat (EFH), and coral reef ecosystem protected species. The office conducts habitat characterization as well as EFH and Endangered Species Act consultations. The office also coordinates with Regional Fishery Management Councils and the local State and Territory agencies and conducts coral reef habitat mitigation and restoration work as well as outreach and education.

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