Copepods play an important role in the rearing of larval fish

Supporting the domestic and international conservation and management of living marine resources.

Economic data for the Western Pacific

Fishery economics of the longline, lobster and bottomfish fisheries.

Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) conducts multi-disciplinary research programs to provide management information.

Pacific Disaster Center

One of three Centers created by NOAA to support research by ocean and human health experts.

The marine geoscience data management system provides access to data portals for the Ridge2000 and MARGINS programs, the Antarctic and Ridge Multibeam Bathymetry Synthesis projects, and the Seismic Reflection Field Data Center.

The International Tsunami Information Center was established in 1965 by the IOC (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission) of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). ITIC maintains and develops relationships with scientific research and academic organizations, civil defense agencies, and the general public in order to carry out its mission to mitigate the hazards associated with tsunamis by improving tsunami preparedness for all Pacific Ocean nations