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NOAA FISHERIES GREATER ATLANTIC REGIONAL FISHERIES OFFICE (GARFO)
Greater Atlantic Region
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Report a stranded marine animal: 866-755-6622 (NOAA)
Media Inquiries: 978-281-9175 or 978-290-0203
For Assistance with Reports and Permits
978-281-9188 | Fish-on-Line (PIN Request) and Technical Assistance |
978-281-9133 | Data Requests |
978-282-8438 | Fishing Permits (except below) |
888-872-8862 | Sharks, Tuna, Billfish, Swordfish Permits |
978-281-9212 | Dealer Electronic Reporting |
978-281-9209 | IVR Reporting |
978-281-9157 | Reporting Forms/Logbooks |
978-281-9213 | Vessel Monitoring System |
978-281-9246 | Vessel Trip Reporting |
978-281-9303 | Seafood Inspection |
For Program Offices
978-281-9300 | Regional Main Office Number |
978-281-9315 | Sustainable Fisheries (Fisheries regulations) |
978-281-9102 | Habitat Conservation (EFH Consultations) |
978-281-9328 | Protected Resources (Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, Endangered Species, Section 7 Consultations) |
978-281-9264 | Analysis and Program Support Division​ (Permits, Fisheries Data) |
978-281-9330 | Grants Office |
978-281-9260 | Highly Migratory Species, Tuna Office |
978-281-9249 | Office of Law Enforcement |
978-281-9211 | Office of General Counsel |
978-282-8476 | Tribal Liaison (Ellen Keane) |
978-281-8494 | Regional Aquaculture Coordinator (Kevin Madley) |
For a specific person, please check our GARFO Staff Directory
Program Office Information and Staff
- GARFO Leadership Team
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- Stakeholder Engagement Division
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- Tribal Relations
- Vessel Monitoring Service
Regional Office Locations and Contact Information
Maine Field Station 17 Godfrey Dr., Suite 1 Orono, ME 04473 Phone: 207-866-7322 Fax: 207-866-7342 | James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory 74 Magruder Rd. Highlands, NJ 07732 Phone: 732-872-300 |
Annapolis Field Office 177 Admiral Cochrane Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-573-4578 | Virginia Field Office 1375 Greate Rd. P.O. Box 1346 Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Phone: 804-684-7828 |