DEPARTMENT OF MARINE & WILDLIFE RESOURCES

DIRECTOR
Mr. Ufagafa Ray Tulafono

Fuafuaimealelei Alofa Tuaumu

OFFICE NUMBER:  (684) 633-4456

FAX NUMBER:  (684) 633-5944

MAILING ADDRESS:
American Samoa Government
Executive Office Building, Utulei
Territory of American Samoa,
Pago Pago, AS 96799

Philosophy:   To promote the sustainable utilization of both Marine and Wildlife Resources in the Territory of American Samoa.

Mission:  To manage, protect, preserve and perpetuate the Marine and Wildlife Resources in the Territory.

Functional Statements:

1. Prepare and Develop comprehensive plans for the management, Protection and preservation of Marine and Wildlife Resources in American Samoa.
2. Conduct studies, Investigations and research relative to the commercial and recreational utilization of our fisheries and wildlife resources.
3. In coordination with the office of Samoan Affairs, conduct education and training programs relating to the management and preservation of our marine & wildlife resources.
4. Collect, analyze, and disseminate data and information relating to the marine and wildlife resources in the Territory.
5. Adopt, amend and enforce rules and regulations consistent with the laws of the American Samoan Government.
6. Accept, receive and administer grants, local funds or gifts from public and private agencies including the local and federal governments for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the Department.