Southwest Region

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

Headquarters for the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Southwest Region, located in Long Beach, California, is responsible for the management, conservation and protection of living marine resources found off the coast of California in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone. NOAA Fisheries Southwest Region also plays a supportive and advisory role in the management of living marine resources in coastal areas under the jurisdiction of the State of California, provides scientific and policy leadership in the international arena, and implements international conservation and management measures as appropriate.

Sustainable Fisheries, Protected Resources and Habitat Conservation programs are administered throughout the Southwest Region. In addition to the Long Beach headquarters office, field offices are located in Arcata, Eureka, Ukiah, Yreka, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, and Santa Barbara, California.

Co-located with NOAA Fisheries Southwest Region are the Southwest Division Law Enforcement Office, the NOAA Office of General Counsel, and the General Counsel for Natural Resources Damage Assessment Restoration Program.

Key Southwest Regional Office Personnel