The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for strengthening the management of coastal fisheries through review and gap analysis of legislative and regulatory frameworks governing coastal fisheries in the FSM states, and development of draft legislation..

The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) invites applications from interested candidates to fill the vital role of CEO of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO). The CEO leads the PNAO, a globally recognized institution at the forefront of innovative fisheries governance and ocean resource management.

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.

We are thrilled to announce that July-O Saimon and Steve Peter have officially joined the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) team as our newest Electronic Reporting Officer and Fisheries Observer Trainer, beginning their tenure on June 29, 2026.

The FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is announcing calls for applications for its annual summer internship program. These paid internships target high-achieving college students (primarily juniors and seniors, but freshmen or sophomores may also apply)

The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) wishes to inform the public that it is reviewing a reported allegation of a possible marine discharge involving a foreign flagged fishing vessel at the Pohnpei Anchorage area.

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat has received US$60 million from the United States, on behalf of the Pacific Island Parties to support the Treaty on Fisheries. The payment was received in December 2025.

The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) hereby informs the general public, partner agencies, fishing agents and companies that its office has officially relocated from the Ambros Building to Walter Residential Building in Kolonia Town.

The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Camille Inatio as its new Executive Director, effective January 23, 2026. This appointment marks a significant and exciting milestone for NORMA..

The FSM PROPER Project convened its mid-year Project Progress and Planning Meeting on July 10–11, 2025, at the FSM Central Facilities in Palikir.