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.

YAP, FSM — The FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has successfully completed its fourth National Observer Basic Training program, held at the Fisheries Maritime Institute (FMI) in Yap State. The intensive training marked an important step in strengthening the Federated States of Micronesia’s capacity to monitor and sustainably manage its valuable marine resources. […]

This project is financed by the World Bank through the above grant. The Department of Health and Social Affairs and FSM NORMA invite sealed quotations from eligible bidders for the infrastructure improvements of the Landing Site in Kosrae State on a LUMPSUM Basis.

This project is financed by the World Bank through the above grant. The FSM NORMA invites sealed quotations from eligible bidders for the construction of the NORMA Satellite Office with solar power system – Kosrae, on a LUMPSUM Basis.

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.

The consulting services are for the assessment of existing coastal fisheries data systems and gaps and the design of a recommended coastal fisheries data management framework for future implementation.

From “Pohnpeian Magic” sashimi to Vessel Day Schemes, student interns lead an engaging cultural and educational exchange. During a recent visit to the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA), visiting high school students from Japan got a taste of local fisheries management and local food culture. A lighthearted moment arose when discussing the best way […]