Kosrae Celebrates Island’s First Local Female Certified Scuba Diver

Kosrae has officially certified its first local female scuba diver, marking a significant milestone for both marine conservation and gender inclusion in the state's workforce. The milestone was achieved through capacity-building initiatives supported by the Federated States of Micronesia Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (FSM PROPER)

Job Vacancy - Assistant Director – Fisheries Management Division

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The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of an Assistant Director for the Fisheries Management Division; a managerial role to ensure that reports and data analysis presented to NORMA management are well structure.

NORMA Interns Complete Placements and Showcase Contributions

ORMA recently recognized the successful completion of three-month internship placements for two exceptional young professionals, Donovan and Shadraq. During their three months at NORMA, Donovan and Shadraq were embedded directly within our Science and Compliance Divisions.

REOI (Individual Consulting Services) Contracts Management Advisor

The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing dedicated contract management and administration expertise for the planning, mobilization, implementation, monitoring, change control, claims management, payment verification support, completion and close-out of PROPER Project contracts.

President Delivers Historic Opening Remarks at Regional Fisheries Compliance Meeting in Pohnpei

POHNPEI, FSM – Marking a historic moment for regional ocean governance, President Wesley Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia delivered the opening address at the 22nd Regular Session of the Technical and Compliance Committee (TCC) of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) [..]

FSM NORMA Strengthens Fisheries Monitoring Through Digital OLLO Reporting

From August 10–14, 2026, fisheries observers and NORMA staff participated in a five-day OLLO Training at the Pacific Community (SPC) Conference Room in Pohnpei. The training focused on building the knowledge and practical skills needed to record, review, and submit observer data electronically.

Request for Quotations (RFQ): Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit for Construction of NORMA Satellite Office in Kosrae State

Request for Quotations: Kosrae Satellite Office - Pre-Bid and Site Visit

Following the issuance of the Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the Construction of the NORMA Satellite Office in Kosrae State under the World Bank-funded FSM PROPER Project, the FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) hereby formally invites all interested and eligible bidders to participate in the upcoming Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit.

Inside Port Operations: Interns Visit Taiwanese Purse Seiner

Last week, our interns participated in an educational vessel visit at Pohnpei Port aboard a Taiwanese purse seiner serviced by Ocean Care Company (OCC). The visit was led by FSM NORMA and the FSM Maritime Police to give interns a practical understanding of purse seine vessel operations, port entry, inspection, and compliance checks on fishing vessels. Representing diverse academic backgrounds—including Economics, Information Technology (IT), and Marine Science—the cohort experienced firsthand how their distinct disciplines apply directly to national fisheries management.

Empowering Future Ocean Leaders: NORMA Hosts Visiting High School Students from Japan

During a recent visit to the NORMA visiting high school students from Japan got a taste of local fisheries management and local food culture. At NORMA, we are proud to empower the next generation of ocean leaders. We gave our student interns the opportunity to lead the discussion on our agency's vital role in marine stewardship.

Weightless Underwater: Empowering Pohnpei’s Marine Guardians

From June 23 – July 9, 2026, environmental officers in Pohnpei earned their scuba certifications through a specialized dive training course — gaining the skills to conduct underwater ecological surveys, track coral reef health, and monitor our coastal resources.
A partnership between DECEM and the Pohnpei State Government, funded under the FSM PROPER Project. Next stop: Chuuk and Kosrae.

Laws & Regulations

Maritime Boundaries

Fisheries Status

The National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA) is the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government agency responsible for managing the FSM’s fisheries resources from the 12-nautical mile (NM) Territorial Seas out to the 200 NM Exclusive Economic Zone. Fisheries resources inside the 12 NM Territorial Seas are managed by the four individual states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae). NORMA works closely with the Department of Resources & Development (R&D), the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure (DTCI) among other national and state agencies to fulfill its fisheries management duties. NORMA receives technical support from regional organizations including the Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) under a Country Level Service Agreement (CSLA) for legal, economic, management and monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) and scientific support and advice from the Oceanic Fisheries Program of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC-OFP).

DIVISIONS

NORMA's specialized divisions work in concert to ensure sustainable fisheries management, economic analysis, scientific research, compliance enforcement, and essential organizational support.

Fisheries Management Division (FMD)

Ensures the fisheries that NORMA is responsible for are managed sustainably and to the benefit of FSM through access agreement negotiations, licensing and permits, and administering the Vessel Day Scheme.

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The Fisheries Science Division (FSD)

Manages NORMA’s scientific needs and obligations, including the management of the FSM National Observer Program.

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The Fisheries Compliance Division (FCD)

Responsible for managing monitoring and control measures to ensure that fishing vessels comply with national laws and regulations and regional and international obligations.

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The Corporate Services Division (CSD)

Supports the entire organization including the four other Divisions (Fisheries Economics & Development, Fisheries Management, Science and Compliance) with administration, human resources, IT, legal advice, finance and budget.

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Fisheries Economics & Development Division (FED)

Provides NORMA with sound economic analysis and advice to inform fisheries negotiations, investment and management decisions.

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The Pacific Island Oceanscape Program (Economic Resilience)

World Bank group that help countries improve their sustainable management of ocean fisheries, coastal fisheries and to strengthen institutions responsible for conservation

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