National Oceanic Resource Management Authority
Delegates representing the national government and all four FSM states—Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae, and Pohnpei—gathered in Kosrae beneath the iconic backdrop of the Sleeping Lady mountain for the annual PROPER Project meeting.
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 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.
