Office of Protected Resources (OPR)

NOAA Fisheries' Office of Protected Resources is responsible for leadership on endangered and threatened species and marine mammals in coral reef ecosystems. These responsibilities include the evaluation of candidate coral reef species for the Endangered Species Act (ESA), advice and support on Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) issues of coral reefs species; and addressing sea turtles and monk seal issues related to coral reef habitats.

National Marine Fisheries Service

Office of Protected Resources